Over 0–100 km/h, HR-V e:HEV wins (9,75 s vs 9,99 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 e:HEV | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 9.99 s | 9.75 s | 0.24 s · HR-V e:HEV |
| 400 m standing start | 17.37 s | 17.17 s | 0.20 s · HR-V e:HEV |
| 1,000 m standing start | 31.36 s | 31.35 s | 0.01 s · HR-V e:HEV |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 170 km/h | 170 km/h | Same |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 9.89 kg/hp | 10.70 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 e:HEV |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2.46 s | 2.19 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 4.16 s | 3.71 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 7.08 s | 6.88 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 9.99 s | 9.75 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 13.63 s · tight gap | 13.75 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 26.36 s | 27.43 s |
| 400 m standing start | 17.37 s | 17.17 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 31.36 s | 31.35 s · tight gap |
| Top speed | 170 km/h | 170 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 | 129 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 253 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 380 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | e-CVT (Honda i-MMD) |
Off the line, the HR-V e:HEV hits 100 km/h in 9.75 s versus 9.99 s for the Duster Hybrid 140. At this point, the HR-V e:HEV leads by 0.24 s and sits roughly 8 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the HR-V e:HEV is doing 108 km/h against 110 km/h for the Duster Hybrid 140. The gap is 0.27 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the HR-V e:HEV crosses the line in 17.17 s versus 17.37 s. The 0.20 s gap represents roughly 7 m of track - barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the gap narrows.
At 1,000 metres, the HR-V e:HEV finishes in 31.35 s versus 31.36 s, with just 0.01 s to spare. The Duster Hybrid 140 fails to fully close the launch gap.
Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the Duster Hybrid 140 and the HR-V e:HEV are governed to 170 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.
With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (9.89 kg/hp vs 10.70 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 16.19 seconds. The 0.24 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, HR-V e:HEV wins (9,75 s vs 9,99 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 e:HEV: 129 hp, ratio 10,70 kg/hp.
Duster Hybrid 140: 170 km/h. HR-V e:HEV: 170 km/h.