Sur 0–100 km/h, Q3 Sportback TFSI quattro S tronic 150 kW gagne (6,98 s vs 7,62 s).
Performance comparison
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.
| Q3 Sportback TFSI quattro S tronic 150 kW | X1 sDrive20i F48 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 6,98 s−0,64 s | 7,62 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,01 s−0,59 s | 15,60 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27,79 s−0,62 s | 28,41 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 228 km/h+2 km/h | 226 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 8,14 kg/hpbetter ratio | 8,40 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 | Q3 Sportback TFSI quattro S tronic 150 kW | X1 sDrive20i F48 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,18 s | 1,72 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,13 s | 2,92 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4,40 s | 5,35 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 6,98 s | 7,62 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 10,15 s | 10,50 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 18,37 s | 19,01 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 34,91 s | 36,02 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,01 s | 15,60 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27,79 s | 28,41 s |
| Top speed | 228 km/h | 226 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 204 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 320 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 660 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed S tronic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 178 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 280 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 495 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | X1 sDrive20i | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed Steptronic with double clutch |
Off the line, the Q3 Sportback TFSI quattro S tronic 150 kW hits 100 km/h in 6.98 s versus 7.62 s for the Bmw X1 sDrive20i. At this point, the Q3 Sportback TFSI quattro S tronic 150 kW leads by 0.64 s and sits roughly 18 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Q3 Sportback TFSI quattro S tronic 150 kW is doing 116 km/h against 118 km/h for the Bmw X1 sDrive20i. The gap is 0.62 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the Q3 Sportback TFSI quattro S tronic 150 kW crosses the line in 15.00 s versus 15.59 s. The 0.59 s gap represents roughly 24 m of track — two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the Q3 Sportback TFSI quattro S tronic 150 kW continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 164 km/h versus 164 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Q3 Sportback TFSI quattro S tronic 150 kW finishes in 27.78 s versus 28.40 s, with a 0.62 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (228 vs 226 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the Q3 Sportback TFSI quattro S tronic 150 kW and the Bmw X1 sDrive20i are governed to 228 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 combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (8.14 kg/hp vs 8.40 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 12.34 seconds. The 0.64 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
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Sur 0–100 km/h, Q3 Sportback TFSI quattro S tronic 150 kW gagne (6,98 s vs 7,62 s).
Q3 Sportback TFSI quattro S tronic 150 kW passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 6,98 secondes (simulation calibrée).
Q3 Sportback TFSI quattro S tronic 150 kW : 204 hp, ratio 8,14 kg/hp. X1 sDrive20i F48 : 178 hp, ratio 8,40 kg/hp.
Q3 Sportback TFSI quattro S tronic 150 kW : 228 km/h. X1 sDrive20i F48 : 226 km/h.