Over 0–100 km/h, ID.3 Pro wins (7,35 s vs 10,90 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 | 208 PureTech 110 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7.35 s | 10.90 s | 3.55 s · ID.3 Pro |
| 400 m standing start | 15.50 s | 18.16 s | 2.66 s · ID.3 Pro |
| 1,000 m standing start | 29.13 s | 32.34 s | 3.21 s · ID.3 Pro |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 160 km/h | 192 km/h | 32 km/h · 208 PureTech 110 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 8.82 kg/hp | 9.95 kg/hp | better ratio · ID.3 Pro |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | ID.3 Pro | 208 PureTech 110 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.88 s | 2.88 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3.15 s | 4.81 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5.31 s | 8.11 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.35 s | 10.90 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 10.01 s | 14.95 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 18.97 s | 28.23 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15.50 s | 18.16 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 29.13 s | 32.34 s |
| Top speed | 160 km/h | 192 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 | 110 hp | 3 cyl |
| Torque | 205 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 095 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | 5-speed manual |
Off the line, the ID.3 Pro hits 100 km/h in 7.35 s versus 10.90 s for the 208 PureTech 110. The instant torque of 310 Nm from the electric motor makes the difference. At this point, the ID.3 Pro leads by 3.55 s and sits roughly 36 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the ID.3 Pro is doing 121 km/h against 106 km/h for the 208 PureTech 110. The gap is 2.00 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the ID.3 Pro crosses the line in 15.50 s versus 18.15 s. The 2.65 s gap represents roughly 94 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the ID.3 Pro continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 160 km/h versus 149 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the ID.3 Pro finishes in 29.13 s versus 32.33 s, with a 3.20 s lead. Despite a higher top speed (192 km/h), the 208 PureTech 110 never recovers its launch deficit.
Electronically capped at 160 km/h, the ID.3 Pro 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 17.32 seconds. The 3.55 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, ID.3 Pro wins (7,35 s vs 10,90 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. 208 PureTech 110: 110 hp, ratio 9,95 kg/hp.
ID.3 Pro: 160 km/h. 208 PureTech 110: 192 km/h.