Over 0–100 km/h, SQ2 wins (4,94 s vs 7,24 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | SQ2 | i3 I01 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4.94 s | 7.24 s | 2.30 s · SQ2 |
| 400 m standing start | 13.47 s | 15.40 s | 1.93 s · SQ2 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24.55 s | 29.80 s | 5.25 s · SQ2 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 257 km/h | 150 km/h | 107 km/h · SQ2 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5.12 kg/hp | 7.47 kg/hp | better ratio · SQ2 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | SQ2 | i3 I01 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.24 s | 1.88 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.07 s | 3.14 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3.54 s | 5.25 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.94 s | 7.24 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 7.19 s | 9.85 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 12.14 s | - |
| 0–200 km/h | 19.93 s | - |
| 400 m standing start | 13.47 s | 15.40 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24.55 s | 29.80 s |
| Top speed | 257 km/h | 150 km/h |
Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 300 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 535 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed S tronic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 170 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 250 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 270 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Automatic, single-speed with fixed ratio (9.665:1) |
Off the line, the SQ2 hits 100 km/h in 4.94 s versus 7.24 s for the i3. Despite lacking instant torque, 300 hp of power compensates. At this point, the SQ2 leads by 2.30 s and sits roughly 23 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the SQ2 is doing 133 km/h against 122 km/h for the i3. The gap is 1.40 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the SQ2 crosses the line in 13.47 s versus 15.40 s. The 1.93 s gap represents roughly 78 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the SQ2 continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 190 km/h versus 150 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the SQ2 finishes in 24.55 s versus 29.80 s, with a 5.25 s lead.
The SQ2 features all-wheel drive (AWD) against the i3’s RWD. At low speeds (0-30, 0-50, 0-80 km/h), AWD doubles the driven contact area: all four wheels transmit torque to the road, virtually eliminating wheelspin at launch. This traction advantage is decisive in the range where the motor delivers peak torque, before power and aerodynamics take over.
Electronically capped at 150 km/h, the i3 never reaches its natural aerodynamic ceiling in this duel. That’s not a physical limit of the motor - it’s a deliberate manufacturer decision, typically tied to standard-fit tyre ratings or model-range positioning.
Instant electric torque gives an advantage off the line. The higher top speed of the combustion engine gives an advantage over longer distances. The distance at which one catches the other depends on the top speed differential.
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 11.47 seconds. The 2.30 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, SQ2 wins (4,94 s vs 7,24 s).
SQ2 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,94 seconds (calibrated simulation).
SQ2: 300 hp, ratio 5,12 kg/hp. i3 I01: 170 hp, ratio 7,47 kg/hp.
SQ2: 257 km/h. i3 I01: 150 km/h.