Over 0–100 km/h, 225xe iPerformance F44 and Prius PHEV are neck and neck (6,80 s vs 6,88 s, no significant gap).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | 225xe iPerformance F44 | Prius PHEV | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 6.80 s | 6.88 s | 0.08 s · 225xe iPerformance F44 |
| 400 m standing start | 14.96 s | 15.10 s | 0.14 s · 225xe iPerformance F44 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26.93 s | 27.47 s | 0.54 s · 225xe iPerformance F44 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 202 km/h | 262 km/h | 60 km/h · Prius PHEV |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 7.17 kg/hp | 6.91 kg/hp | better ratio · Prius PHEV |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | 225xe iPerformance F44 | Prius PHEV |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.85 s | 1.67 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3.08 s | 2.68 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5.03 s | 4.96 s · tight gap |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.80 s · tight gap | 6.88 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 9.05 s | 9.75 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 15.59 s | 17.29 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 27.34 s | 28.70 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14.96 s · tight gap | 15.10 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26.93 s | 27.47 s |
| Top speed | 202 km/h | 262 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 | 224 hp | 3 cyl |
| Torque | 385 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 605 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed Steptronic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 223 hp | Inline-4 M20A-FXS (2nd gen Dynamic Force, Atkinson cycle) |
| Torque | 270 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 540 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | e-CVT (Hybrid Synergy Drive) |
Off the line, the 225xe iPerformance hits 100 km/h in 6.80 s versus 6.88 s for the Prius PHEV. The 0.08 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the Prius PHEV is doing 121 km/h against 126 km/h for the 225xe iPerformance. The gap is 0.05 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the 225xe iPerformance crosses the line in 14.96 s versus 15.09 s. The 0.14 s gap represents roughly 6 m of track - barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the 225xe iPerformance continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 176 km/h versus 169 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 225xe iPerformance finishes in 26.93 s versus 27.46 s, with a 0.54 s lead. Despite a higher top speed (262 km/h), the Prius PHEV never recovers its launch deficit.
Electronically capped at 202 km/h, the 225xe iPerformance 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 (7.17 kg/hp vs 6.91 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 11.22 seconds. The 0.08 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, 225xe iPerformance F44 and Prius PHEV are neck and neck (6,80 s vs 6,88 s, no significant gap).
225xe iPerformance F44 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 6,80 seconds (calibrated simulation).
225xe iPerformance F44: 224 hp, ratio 7,17 kg/hp. Prius PHEV: 223 hp, ratio 6,91 kg/hp.
225xe iPerformance F44: 202 km/h. Prius PHEV: 262 km/h.