Over 0–100 km/h, Seal 390 AWD wins (3,77 s vs 10,10 s).
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.
| Seal 390 AWD | Clio 5 E-Tech Hybrid 145 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 3,77 s−6,33 s | 10,10 s |
| 400 m standing start | 11,94 s−5,58 s | 17,52 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,93 s−7,31 s | 31,24 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 180 km/h | 180 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4,06 kg/hpbetter ratio | 10,35 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 | Seal 390 AWD | Clio 5 E-Tech Hybrid 145 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,07 s | 2,69 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1,78 s | 4,41 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 2,87 s | 7,39 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 3,77 s | 10,10 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 4,90 s | 13,65 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 8,21 s | 24,92 s |
| 400 m standing start | 11,94 s | 17,52 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,93 s | 31,24 s |
| Top speed | 180 km/h | 180 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 530 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 670 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 150 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | single-speed reduction AWD |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 143 hp | Inline-4 Atkinson cycle E-Tech (HR16) |
| Torque | 205 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 480 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | Multi-mode automatic (E-Tech) |
Off the line, the Seal 390 AWD hits 100 km/h in 3.77 s versus 10.10 s for the Clio 5 E-Tech Hybrid 145. The instant torque of 670 Nm from the electric motor makes the difference. At this point, the Seal 390 AWD leads by 6.33 s and sits roughly 33 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Seal 390 AWD is doing 155 km/h against 110 km/h for the Clio 5 E-Tech Hybrid 145. The gap is 3.95 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Seal 390 AWD crosses the line in 11.93 s versus 17.52 s. The 5.58 s gap represents roughly 193 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Seal 390 AWD continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 180 km/h versus 153 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Seal 390 AWD finishes in 23.93 s versus 31.23 s, with a 7.30 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (180 vs 180 km/h), preventing any comeback.
The Seal 390 AWD features all-wheel drive (AWD) against the Clio 5 E-Tech Hybrid 145’s FWD. At low speeds (0-30, 0-50, 0-80 km/h), AWD doubles the driven contact area: all four wheels transmit torque to the road, virtually eliminating wheelspin at launch. This traction advantage is decisive in the range where the motor delivers peak torque, before power and aerodynamics take over.
Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the Seal 390 AWD and the Clio 5 E-Tech Hybrid 145 are governed to 180 km/h. At that speed, standard-fit tyres approach their safety threshold - an industrial ceiling common to most electric vehicles in this segment. Neither car shows its true aerodynamic potential in this duel.
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 15.82 seconds. The 6.33 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Seal 390 AWD wins (3,77 s vs 10,10 s).
Seal 390 AWD goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 3,77 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Seal 390 AWD: 530 hp, ratio 4,06 kg/hp. Clio 5 E-Tech Hybrid 145: 143 hp, ratio 10,35 kg/hp.
Seal 390 AWD: 180 km/h. Clio 5 E-Tech Hybrid 145: 180 km/h.