Over 0–100 km/h, Tonale PHEV wins (6,30 s vs 8,31 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | Tonale PHEV | Terramar | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 6.30 s | 8.31 s | 2.01 s · Tonale PHEV |
| 400 m standing start | 14.53 s | 16.25 s | 1.72 s · Tonale PHEV |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26.25 s | 29.41 s | 3.16 s · Tonale PHEV |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 200 km/h | 214 km/h | 14 km/h · Terramar |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6.68 kg/hp | 9.00 kg/hp | better ratio · Tonale PHEV |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Tonale PHEV | Terramar |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.67 s | 2.27 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.74 s | 3.44 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4.66 s | 6.00 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.30 s | 8.31 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 8.51 s | 11.46 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 14.45 s | 20.91 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 24.71 s | 45.12 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14.53 s | 16.25 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26.25 s | 29.41 s |
| Top speed | 200 km/h | 214 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 | 280 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 430 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 870 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed automatic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 201 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 300 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 810 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed DSG |
Off the line, the Tonale PHEV hits 100 km/h in 6.30 s versus 8.31 s for the Terramar. At this point, the Tonale PHEV leads by 2.01 s and sits roughly 19 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Tonale PHEV is doing 129 km/h against 116 km/h for the Terramar. The gap is 1.15 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Tonale PHEV crosses the line in 14.52 s versus 16.25 s. The 1.73 s gap represents roughly 67 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Tonale PHEV continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 179 km/h versus 160 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Tonale PHEV finishes in 26.24 s versus 29.41 s, with a 3.17 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (200 vs 214 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Electronically capped at 200 km/h, the Tonale PHEV 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.
With two plug-in hybrid powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (6.68 kg/hp vs 9.00 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 13.30 seconds. The 2.01 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Tonale PHEV wins (6,30 s vs 8,31 s).
Tonale PHEV goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 6,30 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Tonale PHEV: 280 hp, ratio 6,68 kg/hp. Terramar: 201 hp, ratio 9,00 kg/hp.
Tonale PHEV: 200 km/h. Terramar: 214 km/h.