Over 0–100 km/h, 9 E-Tense 250 and A3 allstreet are neck and neck (8,36 s vs 8,38 s, no significant gap).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | 9 E-Tense 250 | A3 allstreet | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 8.36 s | 8.38 s | 0.02 s · 9 E-Tense 250 |
| 400 m standing start | 16.22 s | 16.10 s | 0.12 s · A3 allstreet |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28.57 s | 29.32 s | 0.75 s · 9 E-Tense 250 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 235 km/h | 223 km/h | 12 km/h · 9 E-Tense 250 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 7.51 kg/hp | 9.57 kg/hp | better ratio · 9 E-Tense 250 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | 9 E-Tense 250 | A3 allstreet |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2.40 s | 1.88 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 4.01 s | 3.13 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 6.47 s | 5.74 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.36 s · tight gap | 8.38 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 10.88 s | 11.52 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 18.12 s | 21.15 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 31.70 s | 42.26 s |
| 400 m standing start | 16.22 s | 16.10 s · tight gap |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28.57 s | 29.32 s |
| Top speed | 235 km/h | 223 km/h |
Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 253 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 520 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 900 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed automatic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 150 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 360 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 435 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed S tronic |
Off the line, the 9 E-Tense 250 hits 100 km/h in 8.36 s versus 8.38 s for the A3 allstreet. The instant torque of 520 Nm from the electric motor makes the difference. The 0.02 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the A3 allstreet is doing 114 km/h against 121 km/h for the 9 E-Tense 250. The gap is 0.46 s. The gap widens compared to the 0-100.
At 400 metres standing start, the A3 allstreet crosses the line in 16.10 s versus 16.22 s. The 0.12 s gap represents roughly 5 m of track - barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the situation changes. The A3 allstreet maxes out at 223 km/h while the 9 E-Tense 250 keeps accelerating towards 235 km/h. At 600 metres, the gap has dropped to 0.19 s.
Around 476 metres, both vehicles are level. This is the inversion point: the 9 E-Tense 250 overcomes its launch deficit thanks to a 12 km/h higher top speed.
At 1,000 metres, the 9 E-Tense 250 finishes in 28.57 s versus 29.31 s. The 0.75 s delta in favour of the 9 E-Tense 250 shows that top speed makes a clear difference.
Instant electric torque gives an advantage off the line. The higher top speed of the combustion engine gives an advantage over longer distances. The distance at which one catches the other depends on the top speed differential.
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 13.44 seconds. The 0.02 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, 9 E-Tense 250 and A3 allstreet are neck and neck (8,36 s vs 8,38 s, no significant gap).
9 E-Tense 250 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 8,36 seconds (calibrated simulation).
9 E-Tense 250: 253 hp, ratio 7,51 kg/hp. A3 allstreet: 150 hp, ratio 9,57 kg/hp.
9 E-Tense 250: 235 km/h. A3 allstreet: 223 km/h.