Over 0–100 km/h, DS4 PureTech 225 EAT8 wins (7,76 s vs 8,04 s).
Performance comparison
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.
| DS4 PureTech 225 EAT8 | Civic e:HEV | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7,76 s−0,28 s | 8,04 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,61 s−0,33 s | 15,94 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27,41 s−1,04 s | 28,45 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 245 km/h+65 km/h | 180 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6,49 kg/hpbetter ratio | 7,49 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 | DS4 PureTech 225 EAT8 | Civic e:HEV |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2,26 s | 2,25 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 3,79 s | 3,75 stight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 5,98 s | 6,16 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 7,76 s | 8,04 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 9,81 s | 10,57 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 15,84 s | 17,70 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 26,53 s | - |
| 400 m standing start | 15,61 s | 15,94 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27,41 s | 28,45 s |
| Top speed | 245 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 | 228 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 300 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 480 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed automatic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 181 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 315 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 355 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | e-CVT (Honda i-MMD) |
Off the line, the DS4 PureTech 225 EAT8 hits 100 km/h in 7.76 s versus 8.04 s for the Civic e:HEV. The 0.28 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the DS4 PureTech 225 EAT8 is doing 126 km/h against 121 km/h for the Civic e:HEV. The gap is 0.13 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the DS4 PureTech 225 EAT8 crosses the line in 15.61 s versus 15.94 s. The 0.33 s gap represents roughly 14 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the DS4 PureTech 225 EAT8 continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 178 km/h versus 171 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the DS4 PureTech 225 EAT8 finishes in 27.41 s versus 28.45 s, with a 1.04 s lead.
Electronically capped at 180 km/h, the Civic e:HEV 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.
With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (6.49 kg/hp vs 7.49 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 12.00 seconds. The 0.28 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, DS4 PureTech 225 EAT8 wins (7,76 s vs 8,04 s).
DS4 PureTech 225 EAT8 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 7,76 seconds (calibrated simulation).
DS4 PureTech 225 EAT8: 228 hp, ratio 6,49 kg/hp. Civic e:HEV: 181 hp, ratio 7,49 kg/hp.
DS4 PureTech 225 EAT8: 245 km/h. Civic e:HEV: 180 km/h.