Over 0–100 km/h, TT 45 TFSI wins (5,81 s vs 7,75 s).
Performance comparison
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
Simulation
Calibration
Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.
| TT 45 TFSI | 420d Convertible G22 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5,81 s−1,94 s | 7,75 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,07 s−1,57 s | 15,64 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25,49 s−3,20 s | 28,69 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 251 km/h+15 km/h | 236 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5,43 kg/hpbetter ratio | 9,34 kg/hp |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
Simulated performance at each stage. Winner in green.
| Palier | TT 45 TFSI | 420d Convertible G22 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,56 s | 1,52 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,60 s | 2,64 stight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 4,29 s | 5,29 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5,81 s | 7,75 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 7,75 s | 10,87 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 13,21 s | 20,11 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 22,61 s | 37,54 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,07 s | 15,64 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25,49 s | 28,69 s |
| Top speed | 251 km/h | 236 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 245 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 370 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 330 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed S tronic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 190 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 775 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
Off the line, the TT 45 TFSI hits 100 km/h in 5.81 s versus 7.75 s for the Bmw 420d Convertible. At this point, the TT 45 TFSI leads by 1.94 s and sits roughly 8 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the TT 45 TFSI is doing 133 km/h against 116 km/h for the Bmw 420d Convertible. The gap is 0.84 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the TT 45 TFSI crosses the line in 14.06 s versus 15.64 s. The 1.58 s gap represents roughly 61 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the TT 45 TFSI continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 184 km/h versus 161 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the TT 45 TFSI finishes in 25.49 s versus 28.69 s, with a 3.20 s lead.
Electronically capped at 236 km/h, the Bmw 420d Convertible 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.
With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (5.43 kg/hp vs 9.34 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 12.82 seconds. The 1.94 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Swap one of the two models to explore an equivalent duel in the same segment.
Over 0–100 km/h, TT 45 TFSI wins (5,81 s vs 7,75 s).
TT 45 TFSI goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 5,81 seconds (calibrated simulation).
TT 45 TFSI: 245 hp, ratio 5,43 kg/hp. 420d Convertible G22: 190 hp, ratio 9,34 kg/hp.
TT 45 TFSI: 251 km/h. 420d Convertible G22: 236 km/h.