Over 0–100 km/h, Born VZ wins (5,73 s vs 7,35 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.
| Born VZ | ID.3 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5,73 s−1,62 s | 7,35 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,96 s−1,54 s | 15,50 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27,45 s−1,68 s | 29,13 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 160 km/h | 160 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5,68 kg/hpbetter ratio | 8,82 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 | Born VZ | ID.3 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,67 s | 1,88 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,79 s | 3,15 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4,50 s | 5,31 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5,73 s | 7,35 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 7,31 s | 10,01 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 12,29 s | 18,97 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,96 s | 15,50 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27,45 s | 29,13 s |
| Top speed | 160 km/h | 160 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 308 hp | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Torque | 310 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 748 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 204 hp | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Torque | 310 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 800 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
Off the line, the Born VZ hits 100 km/h in 5.73 s versus 7.35 s for the ID.3 Pro. At this point, the Born VZ leads by 1.62 s and sits roughly 10 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Born VZ is doing 138 km/h against 121 km/h for the ID.3 Pro. The gap is 0.91 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Born VZ crosses the line in 13.96 s versus 15.50 s. The 1.54 s gap represents roughly 62 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Born VZ continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 160 km/h versus 160 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Born VZ finishes in 27.45 s versus 29.13 s, with a 1.68 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (160 vs 160 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the Born VZ and the ID.3 Pro are governed to 160 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 (5.68 kg/hp vs 8.82 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 11.71 seconds. The 1.62 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, Born VZ wins (5,73 s vs 7,35 s).
Born VZ goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 5,73 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Born VZ: 308 hp, ratio 5,68 kg/hp. ID.3 Pro: 204 hp, ratio 8,82 kg/hp.
Born VZ: 160 km/h. ID.3 Pro: 160 km/h.