Sur 0–100 km/h, Cooper E FWD gagne (7,20 s vs 9,82 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.
| Cooper E FWD | A3 Sedan | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7,20 s−2,62 s | 9,82 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,37 s−1,84 s | 17,21 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28,93 s−2,22 s | 31,15 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 160 km/h | 215 km/h−55 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 7,58 kg/hpbetter ratio | 11,34 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 | Cooper E FWD | A3 Sedan |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,96 s | 2,30 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3,28 s | 3,83 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5,36 s | 6,89 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 7,20 s | 9,82 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 9,63 s | 13,69 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 17,59 s | 25,77 s |
| 0–200 km/h | — | 56,66 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,37 s | 17,21 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28,93 s | 31,15 s |
| Top speed | 160 km/h | 215 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 184 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 290 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 395 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 116 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 220 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 315 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed S tronic |
Off the line, the Cooper E FWD hits 100 km/h in 7.20 s versus 9.82 s for the A3 Sedan. The instant torque of 290 Nm from the electric motor makes the difference. At this point, the Cooper E FWD leads by 2.62 s and sits roughly 17 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Cooper E FWD is doing 124 km/h against 108 km/h for the A3 Sedan. The gap is 1.14 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Cooper E FWD crosses the line in 15.37 s versus 17.21 s. The 1.84 s gap represents roughly 67 m of track — a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Cooper E FWD continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 160 km/h versus 151 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Cooper E FWD finishes in 28.93 s versus 31.15 s, with a 2.22 s lead. Despite a higher top speed (215 km/h), the A3 Sedan never recovers its launch deficit.
Electronically capped at 160 km/h, the Cooper E FWD 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.
Instant electric torque gives an advantage off the line. The higher top speed of the combustion engine gives an advantage over longer distances. The distance at which one catches the other depends on the top speed differential.
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 16.05 seconds. The 2.62 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.
Sur 0–100 km/h, Cooper E FWD gagne (7,20 s vs 9,82 s).
Cooper E FWD passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 7,20 secondes (simulation calibrée).
Cooper E FWD : 184 hp, ratio 7,58 kg/hp. A3 Sedan : 116 hp, ratio 11,34 kg/hp.
Cooper E FWD : 160 km/h. A3 Sedan : 215 km/h.