Over 0–100 km/h, A3 Sedan wins (8,22 s vs 8,36 s).
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 Sedan | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 8.36 s | 8.22 s | 0.14 s · A3 Sedan |
| 400 m standing start | 16.22 s | 16.10 s | 0.12 s · A3 Sedan |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28.57 s | 28.62 s | 0.05 s · 9 E-Tense 250 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 235 km/h | 240 km/h | 5 km/h · A3 Sedan |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 7.51 kg/hp | 8.60 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 Sedan |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2.40 s | 2.27 s · tight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 4.01 s | 3.78 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 6.47 s | 6.06 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.36 s | 8.22 s · tight gap |
| 0–120 km/h | 10.88 s | 10.86 s · tight gap |
| 0–160 km/h | 18.12 s | 18.59 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 31.70 s | 32.84 s |
| 400 m standing start | 16.22 s | 16.10 s · tight gap |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28.57 s · tight gap | 28.62 s |
| Top speed | 235 km/h | 240 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 | 250 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 290 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual gearbox |
Off the line, the A3 Sedan hits 100 km/h in 8.22 s versus 8.36 s for the 9 E-Tense 250. Despite lacking instant torque, 150 hp of power compensates. At this point, the A3 Sedan leads by 0.14 s and sits roughly 6 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the A3 Sedan is doing 119 km/h against 121 km/h for the 9 E-Tense 250. The gap is 0.21 s. The gap widens compared to the 0-100.
At 400 metres standing start, the A3 Sedan crosses the line in 16.09 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 9 E-Tense 250 maxes out at 235 km/h while the A3 Sedan keeps accelerating towards 240 km/h. At 600 metres, the gap has dropped to 0.06 s.
Around 797 metres, both vehicles are level. This is the inversion point: the 9 E-Tense 250 overcomes its launch deficit thanks to a 5 km/h higher top speed.
At 1,000 metres, the 9 E-Tense 250 finishes in 28.57 s versus 28.62 s. The 0.05 s delta shows an extremely tight race.
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 12.45 seconds. The 0.14 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, A3 Sedan wins (8,22 s vs 8,36 s).
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 Sedan: 150 hp, ratio 8,60 kg/hp.
9 E-Tense 250: 235 km/h. A3 Sedan: 240 km/h.