Over 0–100 km/h, i3 I01 wins (7,24 s vs 9,71 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | i3 I01 | 116 F70 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7.24 s | 9.71 s | 2.47 s · i3 I01 |
| 400 m standing start | 15.40 s | 16.88 s | 1.48 s · i3 I01 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 29.80 s | 31.31 s | 1.51 s · i3 I01 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 150 km/h | 206 km/h | 56 km/h · 116 F70 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 7.47 kg/hp | 11.39 kg/hp | better ratio · i3 I01 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | i3 I01 | 116 F70 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.88 s | 1.56 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3.14 s | 2.99 s · tight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 5.25 s | 6.40 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.24 s | 9.71 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 9.85 s | 14.10 s |
| 0–160 km/h | - | 28.40 s |
| 0–200 km/h | - | 76.57 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15.40 s | 16.88 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 29.80 s | 31.31 s |
| Top speed | 150 km/h | 206 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 | 170 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 250 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 270 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Automatic, single-speed with fixed ratio (9.665:1) |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 122 hp | 3 cyl |
| Torque | 230 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 390 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed Steptronic transmission with dual clutch |
Off the line, the i3 hits 100 km/h in 7.24 s versus 9.71 s for the 116. The instant torque of 250 Nm from the electric motor makes the difference. At this point, the i3 leads by 2.47 s and sits roughly 6 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the i3 is doing 122 km/h against 106 km/h for the 116. The gap is 0.68 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the i3 crosses the line in 15.40 s versus 16.88 s. The 1.47 s gap represents roughly 52 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the i3 continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 150 km/h versus 146 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the i3 finishes in 29.80 s versus 31.31 s, with a 1.51 s lead. Despite a higher top speed (206 km/h), the 116 never recovers its launch deficit.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the i3 is capped at 150 km/h, the 116 at 210 km/h. This isn’t a physical engine limit - it’s a manufacturer choice, usually for tyre safety or homologation reasons. Neither car reaches its true aerodynamic top speed.
Instant electric torque gives an advantage off the line. The higher top speed of the combustion engine gives an advantage over longer distances. The distance at which one catches the other depends on the top speed differential.
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 16.84 seconds. The 2.47 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, i3 I01 wins (7,24 s vs 9,71 s).
i3 I01 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 7,24 seconds (calibrated simulation).
i3 I01: 170 hp, ratio 7,47 kg/hp. 116 F70: 122 hp, ratio 11,39 kg/hp.
i3 I01: 150 km/h. 116 F70: 206 km/h.