Over 0–100 km/h, 116 F70 wins (9,71 s vs 12,92 s).
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.
| 116 F70 | i20 1.2 MPi | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 9,71 s−3,21 s | 12,92 s |
| 400 m standing start | 16,88 s−2,07 s | 18,95 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 31,31 s−3,30 s | 34,61 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 206 km/h+31 km/h | 175 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 11,39 kg/hpbetter ratio | 12,06 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 | 116 F70 | i20 1.2 MPi |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,56 s | 2,87 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,99 s | 4,71 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 6,40 s | 8,60 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 9,71 s | 12,92 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 14,10 s | 17,92 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 28,40 s | 44,63 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 76,57 s | - |
| 400 m standing start | 16,88 s | 18,95 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 31,31 s | 34,61 s |
| Top speed | 206 km/h | 175 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 122 hp | 3 cyl |
| Torque | 230 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 390 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed Steptronic transmission with dual clutch |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 84 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 118 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 013 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 5MT |
Off the line, the 116 hits 100 km/h in 9.71 s versus 12.92 s for the i20 1.2 MPi. At this point, the 116 leads by 3.21 s and sits roughly 40 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 116 is doing 106 km/h against 98 km/h for the i20 1.2 MPi. The gap is 1.68 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the 116 crosses the line in 16.88 s versus 18.95 s. The 2.07 s gap represents roughly 69 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the 116 continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 146 km/h versus 135 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 116 finishes in 31.31 s versus 34.60 s, with a 3.30 s lead.
Electronically capped at 210 km/h, the 116 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 (11.39 kg/hp vs 12.06 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Unknown).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 21.75 seconds. The 3.21 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, 116 F70 wins (9,71 s vs 12,92 s).
116 F70 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 9,71 seconds (calibrated simulation).
116 F70: 122 hp, ratio 11,39 kg/hp. i20 1.2 MPi: 84 hp, ratio 12,06 kg/hp.
116 F70: 206 km/h. i20 1.2 MPi: 175 km/h.