Sur 0–100 km/h, Grandland Plug-in Hybrid 300 AWD gagne (6,09 s vs 6,85 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.
| Grandland Plug-in Hybrid 300 AWD | Q3 Sportback e-hybrid S tronic 200 kW | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 6,09 s−0,76 s | 6,85 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,32 s−0,63 s | 14,95 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25,94 s−0,89 s | 26,83 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 240 km/h+25 km/h | 215 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6,10 kg/hpbetter ratio | 6,71 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 | Grandland Plug-in Hybrid 300 AWD | Q3 Sportback e-hybrid S tronic 200 kW |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,63 s | 1,77 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,78 s | 2,96 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4,52 s | 4,83 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 6,09 s | 6,85 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 8,16 s | 9,32 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 13,94 s | 15,47 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 24,26 s | 26,54 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,32 s | 14,95 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25,94 s | 26,83 s |
| Top speed | 240 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 | 305 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 520 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 860 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed automatic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 272 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 825 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed S tronic |
Off the line, the Grandland Plug-in Hybrid 300 AWD hits 100 km/h in 6.09 s versus 6.85 s for the Q3 Sportback e-hybrid S tronic 200 kW. At this point, the Grandland Plug-in Hybrid 300 AWD leads by 0.76 s and sits roughly 6 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Grandland Plug-in Hybrid 300 AWD is doing 131 km/h against 124 km/h for the Q3 Sportback e-hybrid S tronic 200 kW. The gap is 0.42 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Grandland Plug-in Hybrid 300 AWD crosses the line in 14.32 s versus 14.94 s. The 0.63 s gap represents roughly 27 m of track — two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the Grandland Plug-in Hybrid 300 AWD continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 181 km/h versus 177 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Grandland Plug-in Hybrid 300 AWD finishes in 25.93 s versus 26.83 s, with a 0.90 s lead.
The Grandland Plug-in Hybrid 300 AWD features all-wheel drive (AWD) against the Q3 Sportback e-hybrid S tronic 200 kW’s FWD. At low speeds (0-30, 0-50, 0-80 km/h), AWD doubles the driven contact area: all four wheels transmit torque to the road, virtually eliminating wheelspin at launch. This traction advantage is decisive in the range where the motor delivers peak torque, before power and aerodynamics take over.
Electronically capped at 215 km/h, the Q3 Sportback e-hybrid S tronic 200 kW 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 (6.10 kg/hp vs 6.71 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Unknown).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 10.61 seconds. The 0.76 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
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Sur 0–100 km/h, Grandland Plug-in Hybrid 300 AWD gagne (6,09 s vs 6,85 s).
Grandland Plug-in Hybrid 300 AWD passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 6,09 secondes (simulation calibrée).
Grandland Plug-in Hybrid 300 AWD : 305 hp, ratio 6,10 kg/hp. Q3 Sportback e-hybrid S tronic 200 kW : 272 hp, ratio 6,71 kg/hp.
Grandland Plug-in Hybrid 300 AWD : 240 km/h. Q3 Sportback e-hybrid S tronic 200 kW : 215 km/h.