Over 0–100 km/h, Sandero Stepway Hybrid 140 wins (9,36 s vs 10,59 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.
| Sandero Stepway Hybrid 140 | Civic | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 9,36 s−1,23 s | 10,59 s |
| 400 m standing start | 16,98 s−0,91 s | 17,89 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 30,47 s−1,58 s | 32,05 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 170 km/h | 178 km/h−8 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 9,03 kg/hpbetter ratio | 9,46 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 | Sandero Stepway Hybrid 140 | Civic |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2,49 s | 2,91 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 4,17 s | 4,69 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 6,78 s | 7,67 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 9,36 s | 10,59 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 12,52 s | 14,07 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 22,86 s | 27,80 s |
| 400 m standing start | 16,98 s | 17,89 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 30,47 s | 32,05 s |
| Top speed | 170 km/h | 178 km/h |
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 | 1 264 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | E-Tech Multi-Mode dog-clutch 4-speed |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 129 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 153 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 220 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | CVT |
Off the line, the Sandero Stepway Hybrid 140 hits 100 km/h in 9.36 s versus 10.59 s for the Civic. At this point, the Sandero Stepway Hybrid 140 leads by 1.23 s and sits roughly 15 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Sandero Stepway Hybrid 140 is doing 114 km/h against 109 km/h for the Civic. The gap is 0.67 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Sandero Stepway Hybrid 140 crosses the line in 16.97 s versus 17.88 s. The 0.91 s gap represents roughly 33 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Sandero Stepway Hybrid 140 continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 157 km/h versus 149 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Sandero Stepway Hybrid 140 finishes in 30.46 s versus 32.04 s, with a 1.58 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (170 vs 178 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Sandero Stepway Hybrid 140 is capped at 170 km/h, the Civic at 185 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 (9.03 kg/hp vs 9.46 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 16.94 seconds. The 1.23 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Sandero Stepway Hybrid 140 wins (9,36 s vs 10,59 s).
Sandero Stepway Hybrid 140 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 9,36 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Sandero Stepway Hybrid 140: 140 hp, ratio 9,03 kg/hp. Civic: 129 hp, ratio 9,46 kg/hp.
Sandero Stepway Hybrid 140: 170 km/h. Civic: 178 km/h.