Over 0–100 km/h, i20 1.0 T-GDI 100 PS wins (10,24 s vs 10,94 s).
Performance comparison
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.
| i20 1.0 T-GDI 100 PS | C3 PureTech 100 FWD | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 10,24 s−0,70 s | 10,94 s |
| 400 m standing start | 17,53 s−0,55 s | 18,08 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 31,90 s−0,79 s | 32,69 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 189 km/h+5 km/h | 184 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 10,54 kg/hpbetter ratio | 11,00 kg/hp |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
Simulated performance at each stage. Winner in green.
| Palier | i20 1.0 T-GDI 100 PS | C3 PureTech 100 FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2,52 s | 2,66 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 3,85 s | 4,45 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 7,19 s | 7,90 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 10,24 s | 10,94 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 14,34 s | 15,55 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 29,27 s | 31,63 s |
| 400 m standing start | 17,53 s | 18,08 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 31,90 s | 32,69 s |
| Top speed | 189 km/h | 184 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 101 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 173 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 065 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 6MT, 7DCT |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 100 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 205 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 100 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual |
Off the line, the i20 1.0 T-GDI 100 PS hits 100 km/h in 10.24 s versus 10.94 s for the C3 PureTech 100 FWD. At this point, the i20 1.0 T-GDI 100 PS leads by 0.70 s and sits roughly 11 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the i20 1.0 T-GDI 100 PS is doing 107 km/h against 106 km/h for the C3 PureTech 100 FWD. The gap is 0.43 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the i20 1.0 T-GDI 100 PS crosses the line in 17.53 s versus 18.08 s. The 0.55 s gap represents roughly 20 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the i20 1.0 T-GDI 100 PS continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 147 km/h versus 144 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the i20 1.0 T-GDI 100 PS finishes in 31.90 s versus 32.68 s, with a 0.79 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (189 vs 184 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Electronically capped at 180 km/h, the C3 PureTech 100 FWD 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.
With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (10.54 kg/hp vs 11.00 kg/hp) and transmission (Unknown vs Manual).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 18.24 seconds. The 0.70 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
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Over 0–100 km/h, i20 1.0 T-GDI 100 PS wins (10,24 s vs 10,94 s).
i20 1.0 T-GDI 100 PS goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 10,24 seconds (calibrated simulation).
i20 1.0 T-GDI 100 PS: 101 hp, ratio 10,54 kg/hp. C3 PureTech 100 FWD: 100 hp, ratio 11,00 kg/hp.
i20 1.0 T-GDI 100 PS: 189 km/h. C3 PureTech 100 FWD: 184 km/h.