Over 0–100 km/h, Cooper S FWD wins (6,56 s vs 9,87 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | Cooper S FWD | A3 Sedan | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 6.56 s | 9.87 s | 3.31 s · Cooper S FWD |
| 400 m standing start | 14.62 s | 17.21 s | 2.59 s · Cooper S FWD |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26.03 s | 31.24 s | 5.21 s · Cooper S FWD |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 215 km/h | 35 km/h · Cooper S FWD |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5.86 kg/hp | 11.68 kg/hp | better ratio · Cooper S FWD |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Cooper S FWD | A3 Sedan |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.88 s | 2.22 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3.14 s | 3.75 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4.99 s | 6.86 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.56 s | 9.87 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 8.41 s | 13.82 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 13.79 s | 26.28 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 22.98 s | 58.04 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14.62 s | 17.21 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26.03 s | 31.24 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 215 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 | 204 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 300 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 195 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed DCT |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 116 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 300 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 355 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual gearbox |
Off the line, the Cooper S FWD hits 100 km/h in 6.56 s versus 9.87 s for the A3 Sedan. At this point, the Cooper S FWD leads by 3.31 s and sits roughly 18 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Cooper S FWD is doing 132 km/h against 108 km/h for the A3 Sedan. The gap is 1.48 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Cooper S FWD crosses the line in 14.62 s versus 17.21 s. The 2.59 s gap represents roughly 92 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Cooper S FWD continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 184 km/h versus 150 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Cooper S FWD finishes in 26.02 s versus 31.24 s, with a 5.21 s lead.
With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (5.86 kg/hp vs 11.68 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Manual).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 16.25 seconds. The 3.31 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Cooper S FWD wins (6,56 s vs 9,87 s).
Cooper S FWD goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 6,56 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Cooper S FWD: 204 hp, ratio 5,86 kg/hp. A3 Sedan: 116 hp, ratio 11,68 kg/hp.
Cooper S FWD: 250 km/h. A3 Sedan: 215 km/h.