Over 0–100 km/h, i3 I01 wins (7,24 s vs 7,35 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | ID.3 Pro | i3 I01 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7.35 s | 7.24 s | 0.11 s · i3 I01 |
| 400 m standing start | 15.50 s | 15.40 s | 0.10 s · i3 I01 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 29.13 s | 29.80 s | 0.67 s · ID.3 Pro |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 160 km/h | 150 km/h | 10 km/h · ID.3 Pro |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 8.82 kg/hp | 7.47 kg/hp | better ratio · i3 I01 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | ID.3 Pro | i3 I01 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.88 s | 1.88 s · tight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 3.15 s | 3.14 s · tight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 5.31 s | 5.25 s · tight gap |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.35 s | 7.24 s · tight gap |
| 0–120 km/h | 10.01 s | 9.85 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 18.97 s | - |
| 400 m standing start | 15.50 s | 15.40 s · tight gap |
| 1,000 m standing start | 29.13 s | 29.80 s |
| Top speed | 160 km/h | 150 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 | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Torque | 310 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 800 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 170 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 250 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 270 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Automatic, single-speed with fixed ratio (9.665:1) |
Off the line, the i3 hits 100 km/h in 7.24 s versus 7.35 s for the ID.3 Pro. The 0.11 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the i3 is doing 122 km/h against 121 km/h for the ID.3 Pro. The gap is 0.05 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the i3 crosses the line in 15.40 s versus 15.50 s. The 0.10 s gap represents roughly 4 m of track - barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the situation changes. The i3 maxes out at 150 km/h while the ID.3 Pro keeps accelerating towards 160 km/h. At 600 metres, the gap has dropped to 0.07 s.
Around 555 metres, both vehicles are level. This is the inversion point: the ID.3 Pro overcomes its launch deficit thanks to a 10 km/h higher top speed.
At 1,000 metres, the ID.3 Pro finishes in 29.13 s versus 29.80 s. The 0.67 s delta in favour of the ID.3 Pro shows that top speed makes a clear difference.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the ID.3 Pro is capped at 160 km/h, the i3 at 150 km/h. This isn’t a physical engine limit - it’s a manufacturer choice, usually for tyre safety or homologation reasons. Neither car reaches its true aerodynamic top speed.
With two electric powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (8.82 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 11.71 seconds. The 0.11 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
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Over 0–100 km/h, i3 I01 wins (7,24 s vs 7,35 s).
ID.3 Pro goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 7,35 seconds (calibrated simulation).
ID.3 Pro: 204 hp, ratio 8,82 kg/hp. i3 I01: 170 hp, ratio 7,47 kg/hp.
ID.3 Pro: 160 km/h. i3 I01: 150 km/h.