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DS4 E-Tense 300 4WD vs Audi A3 Sportback: 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 2026 · Methodology
DSPHEV

4 E-Tense 300 4WD

305 hp · 520 Nm · 1,780 kg · 2021

VS
AudiDiesel

A3 Sportback

116 hp · 300 Nm · 1,355 kg · 2026

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

A3 Sportback

11,68kg/hpcompensated by −425 kg
CharacteristicValueDetail
Power116 hpPending
Torque300 Nm
Weight1 355 kgmanufacturer kerb weight
DrivetrainTraction
Gearbox6-speed manual gearbox

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Frequently asked questions

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4 E-Tense 300 4WD: 305 hp, ratio 5,84 kg/hp. A3 Sportback: 116 hp, ratio 11,68 kg/hp.

4 E-Tense 300 4WD: 240 km/h. A3 Sportback: 209 km/h.