Sur 0–100 km/h, A3 Sportback TFSI 110 kW gagne (8,21 s vs 11,45 s).
Performance comparison
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
Simulation
Calibration
Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.
| A3 Sportback TFSI 110 kW | 216i F22 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 8,21 s−3,24 s | 11,45 s |
| 400 m standing start | 16,09 s−2,18 s | 18,27 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28,68 s−4,35 s | 33,03 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 234 km/h+44 km/h | 190 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 8,60 kg/hpbetter ratio | 12,39 kg/hp |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
Simulated performance at each stage. Winner in green.
| Palier | A3 Sportback TFSI 110 kW | 216i F22 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2,26 s | 2,67 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3,76 s | 4,47 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 6,05 s | 8,03 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 8,21 s | 11,45 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 10,86 s | 16,08 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 18,73 s | 32,43 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 33,92 s | — |
| 400 m standing start | 16,09 s | 18,27 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28,68 s | 33,03 s |
| Top speed | 234 km/h | 190 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 150 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 250 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 290 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual gearbox |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 109 hp | 3 cyl |
| Torque | 190 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 350 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | 216i | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual |
Off the line, the A3 Sportback TFSI 110 kW hits 100 km/h in 8.21 s versus 11.45 s for the Bmw 216i. At this point, the A3 Sportback TFSI 110 kW leads by 3.24 s and sits roughly 22 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the A3 Sportback TFSI 110 kW is doing 119 km/h against 103 km/h for the Bmw 216i. The gap is 1.32 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the A3 Sportback TFSI 110 kW crosses the line in 16.09 s versus 18.27 s. The 2.18 s gap represents roughly 75 m of track — a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the A3 Sportback TFSI 110 kW continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 167 km/h versus 143 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the A3 Sportback TFSI 110 kW finishes in 28.67 s versus 33.03 s, with a 4.36 s lead.
Electronically capped at 190 km/h, the Bmw 216i 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 (8.60 kg/hp vs 12.39 kg/hp) and transmission (Manual vs Manual).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 19.01 seconds. The 3.24 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.
Sur 0–100 km/h, A3 Sportback TFSI 110 kW gagne (8,21 s vs 11,45 s).
A3 Sportback TFSI 110 kW passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 8,21 secondes (simulation calibrée).
A3 Sportback TFSI 110 kW : 150 hp, ratio 8,60 kg/hp. 216i F22 : 109 hp, ratio 12,39 kg/hp.
A3 Sportback TFSI 110 kW : 234 km/h. 216i F22 : 190 km/h.