Over 0–100 km/h, 225d F22 wins (6,40 s vs 8,21 s).
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.
| 225d F22 | A3 Sportback TFSI 110 kW | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 6,40 s−1,81 s | 8,21 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,61 s−1,48 s | 16,09 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26,28 s−2,40 s | 28,68 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 243 km/h+9 km/h | 234 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6,58 kg/hpbetter ratio | 8,60 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 | 225d F22 | A3 Sportback TFSI 110 kW |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,85 s | 2,26 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,98 s | 3,76 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4,76 s | 6,05 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 6,40 s | 8,21 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 8,49 s | 10,86 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 14,42 s | 18,73 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 24,76 s | 33,92 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,61 s | 16,09 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26,28 s | 28,68 s |
| Top speed | 243 km/h | 234 km/h |
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 | 1 475 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 150 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 250 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 290 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual gearbox |
Off the line, the 225d hits 100 km/h in 6.40 s versus 8.21 s for the A3 Sportback TFSI 110 kW. At this point, the 225d leads by 1.81 s and sits roughly 18 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 225d is doing 130 km/h against 119 km/h for the A3 Sportback TFSI 110 kW. The gap is 1.06 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the 225d crosses the line in 14.61 s versus 16.09 s. The 1.48 s gap represents roughly 60 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the 225d continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 180 km/h versus 167 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 225d finishes in 26.28 s versus 28.67 s, with a 2.39 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (243 vs 234 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Electronically capped at 243 km/h, the 225d 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 (6.58 kg/hp vs 8.60 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Manual).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 12.46 seconds. The 1.81 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, 225d F22 wins (6,40 s vs 8,21 s).
225d F22 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 6,40 seconds (calibrated simulation).
225d F22: 224 hp, ratio 6,58 kg/hp. A3 Sportback TFSI 110 kW: 150 hp, ratio 8,60 kg/hp.
225d F22: 243 km/h. A3 Sportback TFSI 110 kW: 234 km/h.