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 | GT86 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5,81 s−1,94 s | 7,75 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,07 s−1,63 s | 15,70 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25,49 s−2,54 s | 28,03 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 251 km/h+28 km/h | 223 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5,43 kg/hpbetter ratio | 6,07 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 | GT86 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,56 s | 2,23 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,60 s | 3,65 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4,29 s | 5,93 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5,81 s | 7,75 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 7,75 s | 9,99 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 13,21 s | 16,76 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 22,61 s | 33,32 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,07 s | 15,70 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25,49 s | 28,03 s |
| Top speed | 251 km/h | 223 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 | 200 hp | B4 |
| Torque | 205 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 213 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Manual 6-speed |
Off the line, the TT 45 TFSI hits 100 km/h in 5.81 s versus 7.75 s for the GT86. At this point, the TT 45 TFSI leads by 1.94 s and sits roughly 24 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the TT 45 TFSI is doing 133 km/h against 125 km/h for the GT86. The gap is 1.29 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 15.70 s. The 1.63 s gap represents roughly 68 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 171 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the TT 45 TFSI finishes in 25.49 s versus 28.02 s, with a 2.54 s lead.
With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (5.43 kg/hp vs 6.07 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Manual).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 11.40 seconds. The 1.94 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 7,75 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. GT86: 200 hp, ratio 6,07 kg/hp.
TT 45 TFSI: 251 km/h. GT86: 223 km/h.