Over 0–100 km/h, Cooper C FWD wins (7,70 s vs 9,00 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | 3 Crossback PureTech 155 EAT8 | Cooper C FWD | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 9.00 s | 7.70 s | 1.30 s · Cooper C FWD |
| 400 m standing start | 16.76 s | 15.68 s | 1.08 s · Cooper C FWD |
| 1,000 m standing start | 29.60 s | 28.07 s | 1.53 s · Cooper C FWD |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 214 km/h | 230 km/h | 16 km/h · Cooper C FWD |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 7.88 kg/hp | 7.47 kg/hp | better ratio · Cooper C FWD |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | 3 Crossback PureTech 155 EAT8 | Cooper C FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2.63 s | 2.08 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 4.42 s | 3.48 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 6.95 s | 5.68 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 9.00 s | 7.70 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 11.79 s | 10.14 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 20.22 s | 17.52 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 41.14 s | 32.20 s |
| 400 m standing start | 16.76 s | 15.68 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 29.60 s | 28.07 s |
| Top speed | 214 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 | 156 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 240 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 230 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed automatic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 156 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 230 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 165 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed DCT |
Off the line, the Cooper C FWD hits 100 km/h in 7.70 s versus 9.00 s for the 3 Crossback PureTech 155 EAT8. At this point, the Cooper C FWD leads by 1.30 s and sits roughly 20 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Cooper C FWD is doing 122 km/h against 118 km/h for the 3 Crossback PureTech 155 EAT8. The gap is 0.90 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Cooper C FWD crosses the line in 15.67 s versus 16.76 s. The 1.08 s gap represents roughly 44 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Cooper C FWD continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 170 km/h versus 164 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Cooper C FWD finishes in 28.06 s versus 29.59 s, with a 1.53 s lead.
With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (7.88 kg/hp vs 7.47 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 13.40 seconds. The 1.30 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Swap one of the two models to explore an equivalent duel in the same segment.
Over 0–100 km/h, Cooper C FWD wins (7,70 s vs 9,00 s).
3 Crossback PureTech 155 EAT8 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 9,00 seconds (calibrated simulation).
3 Crossback PureTech 155 EAT8: 156 hp, ratio 7,88 kg/hp. Cooper C FWD: 156 hp, ratio 7,47 kg/hp.
3 Crossback PureTech 155 EAT8: 214 km/h. Cooper C FWD: 230 km/h.