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MG4 Trophy AWD vs Audi A3 Sedan: which is truly faster?

Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.

compact · 2023 vs 2026 · Methodology
MGBEV

4 Trophy AWD

435 hp · 600 Nm · 1,985 kg · 2023

VS
AudiPetrol

A3 Sedan

150 hp · 250 Nm · 1,290 kg · 2026

Donnée constructeur en cours de validation pour ce profil

Parameters and assumptions

Simulation

Start
Standing, straight line
Surface
Dry asphalt, 23°C
Wind
None
Driver
1 person, 75 kg

Calibration

Splits
0–100, 0–200 manufacturer
Power curve
Real measurement (Caralogy)
VMax
Manufacturer limited
Transmission
Losses integrated in model

Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.

Under the bonnet

Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.

MG

4 Trophy AWD

4,56kg/hpratio better by 4,04 kg/hp
CharacteristicValueDetail
Power435 hpPending
Torque600 Nm
Weight1 985 kgmanufacturer kerb weight
DrivetrainIntegrale (AWD)
GearboxSingle-speed fixed gear
Audi

A3 Sedan

8,60kg/hpcompensated by −695 kg
CharacteristicValueDetail
Power150 hpPending
Torque250 Nm
Weight1 290 kgmanufacturer kerb weight
DrivetrainTraction
Gearbox6-speed manual gearbox

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Frequently asked questions

See the simulation above.

Data not available.

4 Trophy AWD: 435 hp, ratio 4,56 kg/hp. A3 Sedan: 150 hp, ratio 8,60 kg/hp.

4 Trophy AWD: 200 km/h. A3 Sedan: 240 km/h.