Over 0–100 km/h, DS3 Crossback PureTech 155 EAT8 wins (9,00 s vs 9,16 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.
| DS3 Crossback PureTech 155 EAT8 | Q3 SUV | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 9,00 s−0,16 s | 9,16 s |
| 400 m standing start | 16,76 s−0,17 s | 16,93 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 29,60 s−1,25 s | 30,85 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 214 km/h+5 km/h | 209 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 7,88 kg/hpbetter ratio | 10,40 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 | DS3 Crossback PureTech 155 EAT8 | Q3 SUV |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2,63 s | 2,19 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 4,42 s | 3,65 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 6,95 s | 6,48 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 9,00 s | 9,16 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 11,79 s | 13,38 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 20,22 s | 25,21 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 41,14 s | 54,13 s |
| 400 m standing start | 16,76 s | 16,93 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 29,60 s | 30,85 s |
| Top speed | 214 km/h | 209 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 156 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 240 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 230 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed automatic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 150 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 250 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 560 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed S tronic |
Off the line, the DS3 Crossback PureTech 155 EAT8 hits 100 km/h in 9.00 s versus 9.16 s for the Q3 SUV. Despite the faster sprint time, the Q3 SUV is 12 m further along the track at this moment: stronger low-speed acceleration offsets a slower run beyond 100 km/h.
At 200 metres, the Q3 SUV is doing 111 km/h against 118 km/h for the DS3 Crossback PureTech 155 EAT8. The gap is 0.31 s. The gap widens compared to the 0-100.
At 400 metres standing start, the DS3 Crossback PureTech 155 EAT8 crosses the line in 16.76 s versus 16.93 s. The 0.17 s gap represents roughly 6 m of track - barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the DS3 Crossback PureTech 155 EAT8 continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 164 km/h versus 151 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the DS3 Crossback PureTech 155 EAT8 finishes in 29.59 s versus 30.84 s, with a 1.25 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (214 vs 209 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Electronically capped at 209 km/h, the Q3 SUV never reaches its natural aerodynamic ceiling in this duel. That’s not a physical limit of the motor - it’s a deliberate manufacturer decision, typically tied to standard-fit tyre ratings or model-range positioning.
With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (7.88 kg/hp vs 10.40 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 16.01 seconds. The 0.16 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, DS3 Crossback PureTech 155 EAT8 wins (9,00 s vs 9,16 s).
DS3 Crossback PureTech 155 EAT8 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 9,00 seconds (calibrated simulation).
DS3 Crossback PureTech 155 EAT8: 156 hp, ratio 7,88 kg/hp. Q3 SUV: 150 hp, ratio 10,40 kg/hp.
DS3 Crossback PureTech 155 EAT8: 214 km/h. Q3 SUV: 209 km/h.