Over 0–100 km/h, 225d Convertible F22 wins (6,54 s vs 8,22 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | 225d Convertible F22 | A3 Sedan | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 6.54 s | 8.22 s | 1.68 s · 225d Convertible F22 |
| 400 m standing start | 14.76 s | 16.10 s | 1.34 s · 225d Convertible F22 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26.80 s | 28.62 s | 1.82 s · 225d Convertible F22 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 231 km/h | 240 km/h | 9 km/h · A3 Sedan |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 7.25 kg/hp | 8.60 kg/hp | better ratio · 225d Convertible F22 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | 225d Convertible F22 | A3 Sedan |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.75 s | 2.27 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.84 s | 3.78 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4.75 s | 6.06 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.54 s | 8.22 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 8.83 s | 10.86 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 15.48 s | 18.59 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 27.94 s | 32.84 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14.76 s | 16.10 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26.80 s | 28.62 s |
| Top speed | 231 km/h | 240 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 | 1 625 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 Convertible hits 100 km/h in 6.54 s versus 8.22 s for the A3 Sedan. At this point, the 225d Convertible leads by 1.68 s and sits roughly 21 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 225d Convertible is doing 127 km/h against 119 km/h for the A3 Sedan. The gap is 1.05 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the 225d Convertible crosses the line in 14.76 s versus 16.09 s. The 1.33 s gap represents roughly 54 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the 225d Convertible continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 175 km/h versus 168 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 225d Convertible finishes in 26.79 s versus 28.62 s, with a 1.82 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (231 vs 240 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Electronically capped at 231 km/h, the 225d Convertible 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 (7.25 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 12.45 seconds. The 1.68 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, 225d Convertible F22 wins (6,54 s vs 8,22 s).
225d Convertible F22 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 6,54 seconds (calibrated simulation).
225d Convertible F22: 224 hp, ratio 7,25 kg/hp. A3 Sedan: 150 hp, ratio 8,60 kg/hp.
225d Convertible F22: 231 km/h. A3 Sedan: 240 km/h.