Over 0–100 km/h, P7i wins (6,31 s vs 9,90 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.
| P7i | A3 Sportback | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 6,31 s−3,59 s | 9,90 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,57 s−2,66 s | 17,23 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26,38 s−4,96 s | 31,34 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 200 km/h | 209 km/h−9 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 7,18 kg/hpbetter ratio | 11,68 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 | P7i | A3 Sportback |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,66 s | 2,22 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,77 s | 3,75 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4,62 s | 6,86 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 6,31 s | 9,90 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 8,47 s | 13,90 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 14,90 s | 26,77 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 25,20 s | 64,77 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,57 s | 17,23 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26,38 s | 31,34 s |
| Top speed | 200 km/h | 209 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 282 hp | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Torque | 430 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 025 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 P7i hits 100 km/h in 6.31 s versus 9.90 s for the A3 Sportback. The instant torque of 430 Nm from the electric motor makes the difference. At this point, the P7i leads by 3.59 s and sits roughly 24 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the P7i is doing 129 km/h against 108 km/h for the A3 Sportback. The gap is 1.71 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the P7i crosses the line in 14.56 s versus 17.23 s. The 2.66 s gap represents roughly 95 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the P7i continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 178 km/h versus 149 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the P7i finishes in 26.38 s versus 31.33 s, with a 4.96 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (200 vs 209 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Electronically capped at 200 km/h, the P7i 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 16.37 seconds. The 3.59 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, P7i wins (6,31 s vs 9,90 s).
P7i goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 6,31 seconds (calibrated simulation).
P7i: 282 hp, ratio 7,18 kg/hp. A3 Sportback: 116 hp, ratio 11,68 kg/hp.
P7i: 200 km/h. A3 Sportback: 209 km/h.