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DS4 E-Tense 300 4WD vs Audi A3 allstreet: which is truly faster?

Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.

compact · 2021 vs 2025 · Methodology
DSPHEV

4 E-Tense 300 4WD

305 hp · 520 Nm · 1,780 kg · 2021

VS
AudiPHEV

A3 allstreet

204 hp · 350 Nm · 1,610 kg · 2025

Donnée constructeur en cours de validation pour ce profil

Parameters and assumptions

Simulation

Start
Standing, straight line
Surface
Dry asphalt, 23°C
Wind
None
Driver
1 person, 75 kg

Calibration

Splits
0–100, 0–200 manufacturer
Power curve
Real measurement (Caralogy)
VMax
Manufacturer limited
Transmission
Losses integrated in model

Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.

Under the bonnet

Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.

DS

4 E-Tense 300 4WD

5,84kg/hpratio better by 2,06 kg/hp
CharacteristicValueDetail
Power305 hpPending
Torque520 Nm
Weight1 780 kgmanufacturer kerb weight
DrivetrainIntegrale (4WD)
Gearbox8-speed automatic
Audi

A3 allstreet

7,89kg/hpcompensated by −170 kg
CharacteristicValueDetail
Power204 hpPending
Torque350 Nm
Weight1 610 kgmanufacturer kerb weight
DrivetrainTraction
Gearbox6-speed S tronic

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Frequently asked questions

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4 E-Tense 300 4WD: 305 hp, ratio 5,84 kg/hp. A3 allstreet: 204 hp, ratio 7,89 kg/hp.

4 E-Tense 300 4WD: 240 km/h. A3 allstreet: 230 km/h.