Over 0–100 km/h, 116i F40 wins (10,76 s vs 12,35 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | i30 1.5 DPi 110 ch | 116i F40 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 12.35 s | 10.76 s | 1.59 s · 116i F40 |
| 400 m standing start | 19.12 s | 17.65 s | 1.47 s · 116i F40 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 33.68 s | 32.39 s | 1.29 s · 116i F40 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 198 km/h | 195 km/h | 3 km/h · i30 1.5 DPi 110 ch |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 10.69 kg/hp | 12.29 kg/hp | better ratio · i30 1.5 DPi 110 ch |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | i30 1.5 DPi 110 ch | 116i F40 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 3.56 s | 2.05 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 5.31 s | 3.56 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 9.28 s | 7.30 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 12.35 s | 10.76 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 17.07 s | 15.50 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 30.72 s | 31.49 s |
| 400 m standing start | 19.12 s | 17.65 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 33.68 s | 32.39 s |
| Top speed | 198 km/h | 195 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 | 110 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 144 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 176 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | 6MT |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 109 hp | 3 cyl |
| Torque | 180 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 340 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual |
Off the line, the 116i hits 100 km/h in 10.76 s versus 12.35 s for the i30 1.5 DPi 110 ch. At this point, the 116i leads by 1.59 s and sits roughly 39 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 116i is doing 103 km/h against 103 km/h for the i30 1.5 DPi 110 ch. The gap is 1.48 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the 116i crosses the line in 17.65 s versus 19.12 s. The 1.47 s gap represents roughly 51 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the gap narrows.
At 1,000 metres, the 116i finishes in 32.38 s versus 33.68 s, with just 1.29 s to spare. The i30 1.5 DPi 110 ch fails to fully close the launch gap.
Electronically capped at 195 km/h, the 116i 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 (10.69 kg/hp vs 12.29 kg/hp) and transmission (Unknown vs Manual).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 19.96 seconds. The 1.59 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, 116i F40 wins (10,76 s vs 12,35 s).
i30 1.5 DPi 110 ch goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 12,35 seconds (calibrated simulation).
i30 1.5 DPi 110 ch: 110 hp, ratio 10,69 kg/hp. 116i F40: 109 hp, ratio 12,29 kg/hp.
i30 1.5 DPi 110 ch: 198 km/h. 116i F40: 195 km/h.