Over 0–100 km/h, 4 Long Range RWD wins (6,73 s vs 7,44 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | 4 Long Range RWD | A3 allstreet | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 6.73 s | 7.44 s | 0.71 s · 4 Long Range RWD |
| 400 m standing start | 14.92 s | 15.61 s | 0.69 s · 4 Long Range RWD |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27.24 s | 28.14 s | 0.90 s · 4 Long Range RWD |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 180 km/h | 230 km/h | 50 km/h · A3 allstreet |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 7.00 kg/hp | 7.89 kg/hp | better ratio · 4 Long Range RWD |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | 4 Long Range RWD | A3 allstreet |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.92 s · tight gap | 1.98 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3.21 s · tight gap | 3.30 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5.16 s | 5.46 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.73 s | 7.44 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 8.78 s | 10.30 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 15.38 s | 18.02 s |
| 0–200 km/h | - | 33.29 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14.92 s | 15.61 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27.24 s | 28.14 s |
| Top speed | 180 km/h | 230 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 | 245 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 350 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 715 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 204 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 350 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 610 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed S tronic |
Off the line, the 4 Long Range RWD hits 100 km/h in 6.73 s versus 7.44 s for the A3 allstreet. At this point, the 4 Long Range RWD leads by 0.71 s and sits roughly 4 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 4 Long Range RWD is doing 129 km/h against 120 km/h for the A3 allstreet. The gap is 0.36 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the 4 Long Range RWD crosses the line in 14.92 s versus 15.61 s. The 0.69 s gap represents roughly 29 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the 4 Long Range RWD continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 176 km/h versus 168 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 4 Long Range RWD finishes in 27.23 s versus 28.13 s, with a 0.90 s lead. Despite a higher top speed (230 km/h), the A3 allstreet never recovers its launch deficit.
Electronically capped at 180 km/h, the 4 Long Range RWD 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 plug-in hybrid powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (7.00 kg/hp vs 7.89 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Unknown).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 11.95 seconds. The 0.71 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, 4 Long Range RWD wins (6,73 s vs 7,44 s).
4 Long Range RWD goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 6,73 seconds (calibrated simulation).
4 Long Range RWD: 245 hp, ratio 7,00 kg/hp. A3 allstreet: 204 hp, ratio 7,89 kg/hp.
4 Long Range RWD: 180 km/h. A3 allstreet: 230 km/h.