Over 0–100 km/h, i3 I01 wins (7,24 s vs 9,77 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 | ë-C4 FWD | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7.24 s | 9.77 s | 2.53 s · i3 I01 |
| 400 m standing start | 15.40 s | 17.29 s | 1.89 s · i3 I01 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 29.80 s | 31.40 s | 1.60 s · i3 I01 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 150 km/h | 204 km/h | 54 km/h · ë-C4 FWD |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 7.47 kg/hp | 11.25 kg/hp | better ratio · i3 I01 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | i3 I01 | ë-C4 FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.88 s | 2.48 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3.14 s | 4.14 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5.25 s | 7.01 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.24 s | 9.77 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 9.85 s | 13.48 s |
| 0–160 km/h | - | 27.16 s |
| 0–200 km/h | - | 83.94 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15.40 s | 17.29 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 29.80 s | 31.40 s |
| Top speed | 150 km/h | 204 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 | 136 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 260 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 530 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
Off the line, the i3 hits 100 km/h in 7.24 s versus 9.77 s for the ë-C4 FWD. At this point, the i3 leads by 2.53 s and sits roughly 24 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the i3 is doing 122 km/h against 110 km/h for the ë-C4 FWD. The gap is 1.32 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the i3 crosses the line in 15.40 s versus 17.29 s. The 1.88 s gap represents roughly 69 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the gap narrows. The i3 maxes out at 150 km/h while the ë-C4 FWD keeps accelerating towards 204 km/h. At 600 metres, the gap is down to 2.14 s from 1.88 s at 400 metres.
At 1,000 metres, the i3 finishes in 29.80 s versus 31.39 s, with just 1.59 s to spare. The ë-C4 FWD fails to fully close the launch gap.
Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the i3 and the ë-C4 FWD are governed to 150 km/h. At that speed, standard-fit tyres approach their safety threshold - an industrial ceiling common to most electric vehicles in this segment. Neither car shows its true aerodynamic potential in this duel.
With two electric powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (7.47 kg/hp vs 11.25 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 15.91 seconds. The 2.53 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, i3 I01 wins (7,24 s vs 9,77 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. ë-C4 FWD: 136 hp, ratio 11,25 kg/hp.
i3 I01: 150 km/h. ë-C4 FWD: 204 km/h.