Over 0–100 km/h, iX3 G08 and Prius PHEV are neck and neck (6,86 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 | iX3 G08 | Prius PHEV | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 6.86 s | 6.88 s | 0.02 s · iX3 G08 |
| 400 m standing start | 15.08 s | 15.10 s | 0.02 s · iX3 G08 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27.54 s | 27.47 s | 0.07 s · Prius PHEV |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 180 km/h | 262 km/h | 82 km/h · Prius PHEV |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 7.64 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 | iX3 G08 | Prius PHEV |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.89 s | 1.67 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3.16 s | 2.68 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5.13 s | 4.96 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.86 s · tight gap | 6.88 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 9.11 s | 9.75 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 16.42 s | 17.29 s |
| 0–200 km/h | - | 28.70 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15.08 s · tight gap | 15.10 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27.54 s | 27.47 s · tight gap |
| Top speed | 180 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 | 286 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 185 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | Automatic transmission, single-speed with fixed ratio |
| 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 iX3 hits 100 km/h in 6.86 s versus 6.88 s for the Prius PHEV. The 0.02 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 iX3. The gap is 0.12 s. The gap widens compared to the 0-100.
At 400 metres standing start, the iX3 crosses the line in 15.07 s versus 15.09 s. The 0.02 s gap represents roughly 1 m of track
Past 400 metres, the situation changes. The iX3 maxes out at 180 km/h while the Prius PHEV keeps accelerating towards 262 km/h. At 600 metres, the gap has dropped to 0.11 s.
Around 951 metres, both vehicles are level. This is the inversion point: the Prius PHEV overcomes its launch deficit thanks to a 82 km/h higher top speed.
At 1,000 metres, the Prius PHEV finishes in 27.46 s versus 27.54 s. The 0.07 s delta shows an extremely tight race.
Electronically capped at 180 km/h, the iX3 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 (7.64 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 0.02 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, iX3 G08 and Prius PHEV are neck and neck (6,86 s vs 6,88 s, no significant gap).
iX3 G08 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 6,86 seconds (calibrated simulation).
iX3 G08: 286 hp, ratio 7,64 kg/hp. Prius PHEV: 223 hp, ratio 6,91 kg/hp.
iX3 G08: 180 km/h. Prius PHEV: 262 km/h.