Over 0–100 km/h, A3 Sedan wins (8,22 s vs 8,92 s).
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.
| 600e 156 | A3 Sedan | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 8,92 s | 8,22 s+0,70 s |
| 400 m standing start | 16,73 s | 16,10 s+0,63 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 31,23 s | 28,62 s+2,61 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 150 km/h | 240 km/h−90 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 10,06 kg/hp | 8,60 kg/hpbetter ratio |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
Simulated performance at each stage. Winner in green.
| Palier | 600e 156 | A3 Sedan |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2,38 s | 2,27 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 3,98 s | 3,78 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 6,56 s | 6,06 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 8,92 s | 8,22 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 12,08 s | 10,86 s |
| 0–160 km/h | - | 18,59 s |
| 0–200 km/h | - | 32,84 s |
| 400 m standing start | 16,73 s | 16,10 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 31,23 s | 28,62 s |
| Top speed | 150 km/h | 240 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 | 260 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 570 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | single-speed reducer (BEV) |
| 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 8.92 s for the 600e 156. Despite lacking instant torque, 150 hp of power compensates. At this point, the A3 Sedan leads by 0.70 s and sits roughly 7 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the A3 Sedan is doing 119 km/h against 115 km/h for the 600e 156. The gap is 0.36 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the A3 Sedan crosses the line in 16.09 s versus 16.73 s. The 0.64 s gap represents roughly 25 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the A3 Sedan continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 168 km/h versus 150 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the A3 Sedan finishes in 28.62 s versus 31.23 s, with a 2.61 s lead.
Electronically capped at 150 km/h, the 600e 156 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.
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 14.15 seconds. The 0.70 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 8,92 s).
600e 156 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 8,92 seconds (calibrated simulation).
600e 156: 156 hp, ratio 10,06 kg/hp. A3 Sedan: 150 hp, ratio 8,60 kg/hp.
600e 156: 150 km/h. A3 Sedan: 240 km/h.