Over 0–100 km/h, 118d F20LCI wins (8,51 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 | 118d F20LCI | i30 Fastback 1.6 CRDi 115 ch | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 8.51 s | 10.82 s | 2.31 s · 118d F20LCI |
| 400 m standing start | 16.27 s | 17.84 s | 1.57 s · 118d F20LCI |
| 1,000 m standing start | 29.62 s | 32.10 s | 2.48 s · 118d F20LCI |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 212 km/h | 203 km/h | 9 km/h · 118d F20LCI |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 9.30 kg/hp | 11.51 kg/hp | better ratio · 118d F20LCI |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | 118d F20LCI | i30 Fastback 1.6 CRDi 115 ch |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2.00 s | 2.37 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3.28 s | 4.26 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5.95 s | 7.76 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.51 s | 10.82 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 11.72 s | 15.03 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 21.88 s | 28.25 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 47.74 s | 86.18 s |
| 400 m standing start | 16.27 s | 17.84 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 29.62 s | 32.10 s |
| Top speed | 212 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 | 150 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 320 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 395 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 118d hits 100 km/h in 8.51 s versus 10.82 s for the i30 Fastback 1.6 CRDi 115 ch. At this point, the 118d leads by 2.31 s and sits roughly 23 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 118d is doing 114 km/h against 105 km/h for the i30 Fastback 1.6 CRDi 115 ch. The gap is 1.11 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the 118d crosses the line in 16.27 s versus 17.83 s. The 1.57 s gap represents roughly 56 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the 118d continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 158 km/h versus 147 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 118d finishes in 29.61 s versus 32.10 s, with a 2.48 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (212 vs 203 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Electronically capped at 212 km/h, the 118d 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 (9.30 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 2.31 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
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Over 0–100 km/h, 118d F20LCI wins (8,51 s vs 10,82 s).
118d F20LCI goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 8,51 seconds (calibrated simulation).
118d F20LCI: 150 hp, ratio 9,30 kg/hp. i30 Fastback 1.6 CRDi 115 ch: 116 hp, ratio 11,51 kg/hp.
118d F20LCI: 212 km/h. i30 Fastback 1.6 CRDi 115 ch: 203 km/h.