Over 0–100 km/h, GR Yaris wins (5,55 s vs 5,73 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | Born VZ | GR Yaris | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5.73 s | 5.55 s | 0.18 s · GR Yaris |
| 400 m standing start | 13.96 s | 13.58 s | 0.38 s · GR Yaris |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27.45 s | 24.17 s | 3.28 s · GR Yaris |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 160 km/h | 270 km/h | 110 km/h · GR Yaris |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5.68 kg/hp | 4.71 kg/hp | better ratio · GR Yaris |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Born VZ | GR Yaris |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.67 s | 1.61 s · tight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.79 s | 2.69 s · tight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 4.50 s | 4.29 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.73 s | 5.55 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 7.31 s | 7.06 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 12.29 s | 11.19 s |
| 0–200 km/h | - | 17.70 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13.96 s | 13.58 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27.45 s | 24.17 s |
| Top speed | 160 km/h | 270 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 | 308 hp | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Torque | 310 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 748 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 272 hp | I3 |
| Torque | 370 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 280 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Manual 6-speed |
Off the line, the GR Yaris hits 100 km/h in 5.55 s versus 5.73 s for the Born VZ. Despite lacking instant torque, 272 hp of power compensates. At this point, the GR Yaris leads by 0.18 s and sits roughly 3 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the GR Yaris is doing 142 km/h against 138 km/h for the Born VZ. The gap is 0.17 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the GR Yaris crosses the line in 13.58 s versus 13.96 s. The 0.38 s gap represents roughly 17 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the GR Yaris continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 198 km/h versus 160 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the GR Yaris finishes in 24.16 s versus 27.45 s, with a 3.29 s lead.
The GR Yaris features all-wheel drive (AWD) against the Born VZ’s RWD. 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.
Electronically capped at 160 km/h, the Born VZ 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 8.30 seconds. The 0.18 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, GR Yaris wins (5,55 s vs 5,73 s).
Born VZ goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 5,73 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Born VZ: 308 hp, ratio 5,68 kg/hp. GR Yaris: 272 hp, ratio 4,71 kg/hp.
Born VZ: 160 km/h. GR Yaris: 270 km/h.