Over 0–100 km/h, 116d F20LCI wins (10,58 s vs 11,09 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | 116d F20LCI | i30 1.6 CRDi 115 ch | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 10.58 s | 11.09 s | 0.51 s · 116d F20LCI |
| 400 m standing start | 17.78 s | 18.05 s | 0.27 s · 116d F20LCI |
| 1,000 m standing start | 31.99 s | 32.37 s | 0.38 s · 116d F20LCI |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 200 km/h | 201 km/h | 1 km/h · i30 1.6 CRDi 115 ch |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 11.77 kg/hp | 11.32 kg/hp | better ratio · i30 1.6 CRDi 115 ch |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | 116d F20LCI | i30 1.6 CRDi 115 ch |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2.64 s | 2.53 s · tight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 4.33 s | 4.48 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 7.52 s | 8.01 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 10.58 s | 11.09 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 14.62 s | 15.35 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 27.94 s | 28.83 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 76.30 s | 103.26 s |
| 400 m standing start | 17.78 s | 18.05 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 31.99 s | 32.37 s |
| Top speed | 200 km/h | 201 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 | 116 hp | 3 cyl |
| Torque | 270 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 365 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual (8-speed Steptronic) |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 116 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 280 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 313 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | 6MT / 7DCT |
Off the line, the 116d hits 100 km/h in 10.58 s versus 11.09 s for the i30 1.6 CRDi 115 ch. At this point, the 116d leads by 0.51 s and sits roughly 4 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 116d is doing 107 km/h against 105 km/h for the i30 1.6 CRDi 115 ch. The gap is 0.17 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the 116d crosses the line in 17.78 s versus 18.05 s. The 0.27 s gap represents roughly 10 m of track - barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the 116d continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 148 km/h versus 147 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 116d finishes in 31.98 s versus 32.37 s, with a 0.39 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (200 vs 201 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Electronically capped at 200 km/h, the 116d 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 (11.77 kg/hp vs 11.32 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Unknown).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 17.83 seconds. The 0.51 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, 116d F20LCI wins (10,58 s vs 11,09 s).
116d F20LCI goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 10,58 seconds (calibrated simulation).
116d F20LCI: 116 hp, ratio 11,77 kg/hp. i30 1.6 CRDi 115 ch: 116 hp, ratio 11,32 kg/hp.
116d F20LCI: 200 km/h. i30 1.6 CRDi 115 ch: 201 km/h.