Over 0–100 km/h, Model 3 Long Range RWD wins (5,72 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 | Model 3 Long Range RWD | A3 Sedan | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5.72 s | 9.87 s | 4.15 s · Model 3 Long Range RWD |
| 400 m standing start | 14.16 s | 17.21 s | 3.05 s · Model 3 Long Range RWD |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26.28 s | 31.24 s | 4.96 s · Model 3 Long Range RWD |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 224 km/h | 215 km/h | 9 km/h · Model 3 Long Range RWD |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6.71 kg/hp | 11.68 kg/hp | better ratio · Model 3 Long Range RWD |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Model 3 Long Range RWD | A3 Sedan |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.51 s | 2.22 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.52 s | 3.75 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4.19 s | 6.86 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.72 s | 9.87 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 7.74 s | 13.82 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 14.66 s | 26.28 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 29.94 s | 58.04 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14.16 s | 17.21 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26.28 s | 31.24 s |
| Top speed | 224 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 | 258 hp | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Torque | 446 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 730 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
| 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 Model 3 Long Range RWD hits 100 km/h in 5.72 s versus 9.87 s for the A3 Sedan. The instant torque of 446 Nm from the electric motor makes the difference. At this point, the Model 3 Long Range RWD leads by 4.15 s and sits roughly 27 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Model 3 Long Range RWD is doing 131 km/h against 108 km/h for the A3 Sedan. The gap is 2.07 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Model 3 Long Range RWD crosses the line in 14.16 s versus 17.21 s. The 3.05 s gap represents roughly 108 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Model 3 Long Range RWD continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 174 km/h versus 150 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Model 3 Long Range RWD finishes in 26.28 s versus 31.24 s, with a 4.96 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (224 vs 215 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Electronically capped at 225 km/h, the Model 3 Long Range RWD 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 16.25 seconds. The 4.15 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Model 3 Long Range RWD wins (5,72 s vs 9,87 s).
Model 3 Long Range RWD goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 5,72 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Model 3 Long Range RWD: 258 hp, ratio 6,71 kg/hp. A3 Sedan: 116 hp, ratio 11,68 kg/hp.
Model 3 Long Range RWD: 224 km/h. A3 Sedan: 215 km/h.