Over 0–100 km/h, 116d F20LCI wins (10,58 s vs 10,82 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 Fastback 1.6 CRDi 115 ch | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 10.58 s | 10.82 s | 0.24 s · 116d F20LCI |
| 400 m standing start | 17.78 s | 17.84 s | 0.06 s · 116d F20LCI |
| 1,000 m standing start | 31.99 s | 32.10 s | 0.11 s · 116d F20LCI |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 200 km/h | 203 km/h | 3 km/h · i30 Fastback 1.6 CRDi 115 ch |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 11.77 kg/hp | 11.51 kg/hp | better ratio · i30 Fastback 1.6 CRDi 115 ch |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | 116d F20LCI | i30 Fastback 1.6 CRDi 115 ch |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2.64 s | 2.37 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 4.33 s | 4.26 s · tight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 7.52 s | 7.76 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 10.58 s | 10.82 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 14.62 s | 15.03 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 27.94 s | 28.25 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 76.30 s | 86.18 s |
| 400 m standing start | 17.78 s · tight gap | 17.84 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 31.99 s · tight gap | 32.10 s |
| Top speed | 200 km/h | 203 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 | 1 335 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | 6MT / 7DCT |
Off the line, the 116d hits 100 km/h in 10.58 s versus 10.82 s for the i30 Fastback 1.6 CRDi 115 ch. Despite the faster sprint time, the i30 Fastback 1.6 CRDi 115 ch is 1 m further along the track at this moment: stronger low-speed acceleration offsets a slower run beyond 100 km/h.
At 200 metres, the i30 Fastback 1.6 CRDi 115 ch is doing 105 km/h against 107 km/h for the 116d. The gap is 0.02 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the 116d crosses the line in 17.78 s versus 17.83 s. The 0.05 s gap represents roughly 2 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 32.10 s, with a 0.12 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (200 vs 203 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 11.51 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Unknown).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 17.48 seconds. The 0.24 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 10,82 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 Fastback 1.6 CRDi 115 ch: 116 hp, ratio 11,51 kg/hp.
116d F20LCI: 200 km/h. i30 Fastback 1.6 CRDi 115 ch: 203 km/h.