Over 0–100 km/h, Duster Hybrid 140 wins (9,99 s vs 11,20 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | Duster Hybrid 140 | HR-V | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 9.99 s | 11.20 s | 1.21 s · Duster Hybrid 140 |
| 400 m standing start | 17.37 s | 18.27 s | 0.90 s · Duster Hybrid 140 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 31.36 s | 32.81 s | 1.45 s · Duster Hybrid 140 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 170 km/h | 188 km/h | 18 km/h · HR-V |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 9.89 kg/hp | 10.75 kg/hp | better ratio · Duster Hybrid 140 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Duster Hybrid 140 | HR-V |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2.46 s | 2.85 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 4.16 s | 4.77 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 7.08 s | 8.09 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 9.99 s | 11.20 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 13.63 s | 15.52 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 26.36 s | 31.19 s |
| 400 m standing start | 17.37 s | 18.27 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 31.36 s | 32.81 s |
| Top speed | 170 km/h | 188 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 | 140 hp | E4 |
| Torque | 205 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 384 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | E-Tech Multi-Mode dog-clutch 4-speed |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 120 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 300 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 290 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual |
Off the line, the Duster Hybrid 140 hits 100 km/h in 9.99 s versus 11.20 s for the HR-V. At this point, the Duster Hybrid 140 leads by 1.21 s and sits roughly 16 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Duster Hybrid 140 is doing 110 km/h against 105 km/h for the HR-V. The gap is 0.66 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Duster Hybrid 140 crosses the line in 17.37 s versus 18.27 s. The 0.90 s gap represents roughly 32 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Duster Hybrid 140 continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 152 km/h versus 145 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Duster Hybrid 140 finishes in 31.36 s versus 32.81 s, with a 1.45 s lead. Despite a higher top speed (188 km/h), the HR-V never recovers its launch deficit.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Duster Hybrid 140 is capped at 170 km/h, the HR-V at 188 km/h. This isn’t a physical engine limit - it’s a manufacturer choice, usually for tyre safety or homologation reasons. Neither car reaches its true aerodynamic top speed.
With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (9.89 kg/hp vs 10.75 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Manual).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 18.22 seconds. The 1.21 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Duster Hybrid 140 wins (9,99 s vs 11,20 s).
Duster Hybrid 140 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 9,99 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Duster Hybrid 140: 140 hp, ratio 9,89 kg/hp. HR-V: 120 hp, ratio 10,75 kg/hp.
Duster Hybrid 140: 170 km/h. HR-V: 188 km/h.