Over 0–100 km/h, iX3 G08 wins (6,86 s vs 9,33 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | iX3 G08 | Seal U 160kW 2WD | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 6.86 s | 9.33 s | 2.47 s · iX3 G08 |
| 400 m standing start | 15.08 s | 17.01 s | 1.93 s · iX3 G08 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27.54 s | 30.74 s | 3.20 s · iX3 G08 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 180 km/h | 160 km/h | 20 km/h · iX3 G08 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 7.64 kg/hp | 9.15 kg/hp | better ratio · iX3 G08 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | iX3 G08 | Seal U 160kW 2WD |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.89 s | 2.64 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3.16 s | 4.41 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5.13 s | 7.12 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.86 s | 9.33 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 9.11 s | 12.22 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 16.42 s | 21.65 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15.08 s | 17.01 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27.54 s | 30.74 s |
| Top speed | 180 km/h | 160 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 | 286 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 185 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | Automatic transmission, single-speed with fixed ratio |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 218 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 310 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 995 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | single-speed reduction |
Off the line, the iX3 hits 100 km/h in 6.86 s versus 9.33 s for the Seal U 160kW 2WD. At this point, the iX3 leads by 2.47 s and sits roughly 27 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the iX3 is doing 126 km/h against 115 km/h for the Seal U 160kW 2WD. The gap is 1.51 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the iX3 crosses the line in 15.07 s versus 17.01 s. The 1.93 s gap represents roughly 75 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the iX3 continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 172 km/h versus 160 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the iX3 finishes in 27.54 s versus 30.73 s, with a 3.20 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the iX3 is capped at 180 km/h, the Seal U 160kW 2WD at 160 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.
With two electric powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (7.64 kg/hp vs 9.15 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 14.04 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, iX3 G08 wins (6,86 s vs 9,33 s).
iX3 G08 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 6,86 seconds (calibrated simulation).
iX3 G08: 286 hp, ratio 7,64 kg/hp. Seal U 160kW 2WD: 218 hp, ratio 9,15 kg/hp.
iX3 G08: 180 km/h. Seal U 160kW 2WD: 160 km/h.