Over 0–100 km/h, P7 wins (6,58 s vs 8,21 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | P7 | A3 Sportback TFSI 110 kW | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 6.58 s | 8.21 s | 1.63 s · P7 |
| 400 m standing start | 14.81 s | 16.09 s | 1.28 s · P7 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27.64 s | 28.68 s | 1.04 s · P7 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 170 km/h | 234 km/h | 64 km/h · A3 Sportback TFSI 110 kW |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 7.59 kg/hp | 8.60 kg/hp | better ratio · P7 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | P7 | A3 Sportback TFSI 110 kW |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.75 s | 2.26 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.93 s | 3.76 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4.84 s | 6.05 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.58 s | 8.21 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 8.81 s | 10.86 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 15.66 s | 18.73 s |
| 0–200 km/h | - | 33.92 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14.81 s | 16.09 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27.64 s | 28.68 s |
| Top speed | 170 km/h | 234 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 | 263 hp | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Torque | 390 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 995 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 150 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 250 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 290 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual gearbox |
Off the line, the P7 hits 100 km/h in 6.58 s versus 8.21 s for the A3 Sportback TFSI 110 kW. The instant torque of 390 Nm from the electric motor makes the difference. At this point, the P7 leads by 1.63 s and sits roughly 19 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the P7 is doing 127 km/h against 119 km/h for the A3 Sportback TFSI 110 kW. The gap is 1.00 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the P7 crosses the line in 14.81 s versus 16.09 s. The 1.28 s gap represents roughly 52 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the gap narrows. The P7 maxes out at 170 km/h while the A3 Sportback TFSI 110 kW keeps accelerating towards 234 km/h. At 600 metres, the gap is down to 1.46 s from 1.28 s at 400 metres.
At 1,000 metres, the P7 finishes in 27.64 s versus 28.67 s, with just 1.03 s to spare. The A3 Sportback TFSI 110 kW fails to fully close the launch gap.
Electronically capped at 170 km/h, the P7 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 12.46 seconds. The 1.63 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, P7 wins (6,58 s vs 8,21 s).
P7 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 6,58 seconds (calibrated simulation).
P7: 263 hp, ratio 7,59 kg/hp. A3 Sportback TFSI 110 kW: 150 hp, ratio 8,60 kg/hp.
P7: 170 km/h. A3 Sportback TFSI 110 kW: 234 km/h.