Over 0–100 km/h, 116d F40 wins (10,38 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.
| Measure | 116d F40 | i20 1.2 MPi | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 10.38 s | 12.92 s | 2.54 s · 116d F40 |
| 400 m standing start | 17.62 s | 18.95 s | 1.33 s · 116d F40 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 31.82 s | 34.61 s | 2.79 s · 116d F40 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 200 km/h | 175 km/h | 25 km/h · 116d F40 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 11.85 kg/hp | 12.06 kg/hp | better ratio · 116d F40 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | 116d F40 | i20 1.2 MPi |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2.52 s | 2.87 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 4.14 s | 4.71 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 7.32 s | 8.60 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 10.38 s | 12.92 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 14.43 s | 17.92 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 27.75 s | 44.63 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 75.90 s | - |
| 400 m standing start | 17.62 s | 18.95 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 31.82 s | 34.61 s |
| Top speed | 200 km/h | 175 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 | 1 375 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | Six-speed manual (seven-speed Steptronic dual-clutch transmission) |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 84 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 118 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 013 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 5MT |
Off the line, the 116d hits 100 km/h in 10.38 s versus 12.92 s for the i20 1.2 MPi. At this point, the 116d leads by 2.54 s and sits roughly 19 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 116d is doing 107 km/h against 98 km/h for the i20 1.2 MPi. The gap is 0.85 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the 116d crosses the line in 17.61 s versus 18.95 s. The 1.33 s gap represents roughly 45 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the 116d continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 148 km/h versus 135 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 116d finishes in 31.81 s versus 34.60 s, with a 2.79 s lead.
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 (11.85 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 2.54 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, 116d F40 wins (10,38 s vs 12,92 s).
116d F40 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 10,38 seconds (calibrated simulation).
116d F40: 116 hp, ratio 11,85 kg/hp. i20 1.2 MPi: 84 hp, ratio 12,06 kg/hp.
116d F40: 200 km/h. i20 1.2 MPi: 175 km/h.