Over 0–100 km/h, TT 45 TFSI wins (5,81 s vs 7,24 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 | i3 (120 Ah) I01 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5,81 s−1,43 s | 7,24 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,07 s−1,33 s | 15,40 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25,49 s−4,31 s | 29,80 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 251 km/h+101 km/h | 150 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5,43 kg/hpbetter ratio | 7,47 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 | i3 (120 Ah) I01 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,56 s | 1,88 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,60 s | 3,14 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4,29 s | 5,25 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5,81 s | 7,24 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 7,75 s | 9,85 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 13,21 s | - |
| 0–200 km/h | 22,61 s | - |
| 400 m standing start | 14,07 s | 15,40 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25,49 s | 29,80 s |
| Top speed | 251 km/h | 150 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 | 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 TT 45 TFSI hits 100 km/h in 5.81 s versus 7.24 s for the Bmw i3 (120 Ah). Despite lacking instant torque, 245 hp of power compensates. At this point, the TT 45 TFSI leads by 1.43 s and sits roughly 14 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the TT 45 TFSI is doing 133 km/h against 122 km/h for the Bmw i3 (120 Ah). The gap is 0.87 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 15.40 s. The 1.34 s gap represents roughly 54 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 150 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the TT 45 TFSI finishes in 25.49 s versus 29.80 s, with a 4.31 s lead.
Electronically capped at 150 km/h, the Bmw i3 (120 Ah) 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 1.43 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, TT 45 TFSI wins (5,81 s vs 7,24 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. i3 (120 Ah) I01: 170 hp, ratio 7,47 kg/hp.
TT 45 TFSI: 251 km/h. i3 (120 Ah) I01: 150 km/h.