Over 0–100 km/h, A3 allstreet wins (6,33 s vs 6,48 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | 125d F20LCI | A3 allstreet | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 6.48 s | 6.33 s | 0.15 s · A3 allstreet |
| 400 m standing start | 14.68 s | 14.84 s | 0.16 s · 125d F20LCI |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26.40 s | 27.40 s | 1.00 s · 125d F20LCI |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 240 km/h | 238 km/h | 2 km/h · 125d F20LCI |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6.61 kg/hp | 7.23 kg/hp | better ratio · 125d F20LCI |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | 125d F20LCI | A3 allstreet |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.88 s | 1.27 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3.03 s | 2.18 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4.83 s | 4.34 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.48 s | 6.33 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 8.57 s | 9.67 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 14.58 s | 17.59 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 25.23 s | 31.55 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14.68 s | 14.84 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26.40 s | 27.40 s |
| Top speed | 240 km/h | 238 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 | 224 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 450 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 480 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 204 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 320 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 475 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed S tronic |
Off the line, the A3 allstreet hits 100 km/h in 6.33 s versus 6.48 s for the 125d. At this point, the A3 allstreet leads by 0.15 s and sits roughly 14 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the A3 allstreet is doing 119 km/h against 130 km/h for the 125d. The gap is 0.31 s. The gap widens compared to the 0-100.
At 400 metres standing start, the 125d crosses the line in 14.67 s versus 14.84 s. The 0.16 s gap represents roughly 7 m of track - barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the 125d continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 180 km/h versus 167 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 125d finishes in 26.39 s versus 27.40 s, with a 1.00 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (240 vs 238 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Electronically capped at 240 km/h, the 125d 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 (6.61 kg/hp vs 7.23 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 11.49 seconds. The 0.15 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, A3 allstreet wins (6,33 s vs 6,48 s).
125d F20LCI goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 6,48 seconds (calibrated simulation).
125d F20LCI: 224 hp, ratio 6,61 kg/hp. A3 allstreet: 204 hp, ratio 7,23 kg/hp.
125d F20LCI: 240 km/h. A3 allstreet: 238 km/h.