Over 0–100 km/h, E-PACE P200 wins (8,35 s vs 9,46 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.
| E-PACE P200 | A3 Sportback TFSI 85 kW | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 8,35 s−1,11 s | 9,46 s |
| 400 m standing start | 16,19 s−0,79 s | 16,98 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 29,41 s−1,38 s | 30,79 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 215 km/h+4 km/h | 211 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 8,74 kg/hpbetter ratio | 11,08 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 | E-PACE P200 | A3 Sportback TFSI 85 kW |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,98 s | 2,23 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3,33 s | 3,73 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5,88 s | 6,65 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 8,35 s | 9,46 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 11,44 s | 13,15 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 21,17 s | 24,88 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 45,14 s | 57,24 s |
| 400 m standing start | 16,19 s | 16,98 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 29,41 s | 30,79 s |
| Top speed | 215 km/h | 211 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 200 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 320 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 748 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 9-speed automatic ZF |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 116 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 220 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 285 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual gearbox |
Off the line, the E-PACE P200 hits 100 km/h in 8.35 s versus 9.46 s for the A3 Sportback TFSI 85 kW. At this point, the E-PACE P200 leads by 1.11 s and sits roughly 11 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the E-PACE P200 is doing 115 km/h against 110 km/h for the A3 Sportback TFSI 85 kW. The gap is 0.54 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the E-PACE P200 crosses the line in 16.19 s versus 16.98 s. The 0.79 s gap represents roughly 29 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the E-PACE P200 continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 159 km/h versus 152 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the E-PACE P200 finishes in 29.41 s versus 30.79 s, with a 1.38 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (215 vs 211 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Electronically capped at 215 km/h, the E-PACE P200 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 (8.74 kg/hp vs 11.08 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Manual).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 15.43 seconds. The 1.11 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, E-PACE P200 wins (8,35 s vs 9,46 s).
E-PACE P200 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 8,35 seconds (calibrated simulation).
E-PACE P200: 200 hp, ratio 8,74 kg/hp. A3 Sportback TFSI 85 kW: 116 hp, ratio 11,08 kg/hp.
E-PACE P200: 215 km/h. A3 Sportback TFSI 85 kW: 211 km/h.