Over 0–100 km/h, i3 I01 wins (7,24 s vs 8,12 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.
| i3 I01 | e-208 156 Phase 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7,24 s−0,88 s | 8,12 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,40 s−0,74 s | 16,14 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 29,80 s−0,77 s | 30,57 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 150 km/h | 150 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 7,47 kg/hpbetter ratio | 9,33 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 | i3 I01 | e-208 156 Phase 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,88 s | 2,21 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3,14 s | 3,69 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5,25 s | 6,03 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 7,24 s | 8,12 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 9,85 s | 10,92 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,40 s | 16,14 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 29,80 s | 30,57 s |
| Top speed | 150 km/h | 150 km/h |
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 | 156 hp | Synchrone a aimants permanents 115 kW |
| Torque | 260 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 455 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 8.12 s for the e-208 156 Phase 2. At this point, the i3 leads by 0.88 s and sits roughly 13 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the i3 is doing 122 km/h against 119 km/h for the e-208 156 Phase 2. The gap is 0.58 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the i3 crosses the line in 15.40 s versus 16.14 s. The 0.74 s gap represents roughly 29 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the i3 continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 150 km/h versus 150 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the i3 finishes in 29.80 s versus 30.57 s, with a 0.77 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (150 vs 150 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the i3 and the e-208 156 Phase 2 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 9.33 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 12.76 seconds. The 0.88 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 8,12 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. e-208 156 Phase 2: 156 hp, ratio 9,33 kg/hp.
i3 I01: 150 km/h. e-208 156 Phase 2: 150 km/h.