Over 0–100 km/h, Megane E-Tech Electric 217 wins (7,54 s vs 7,76 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
7.76 s
| Measure | 4 PureTech 225 EAT8 | Megane E-Tech Electric 217 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7.76 s | 7.54 s | 0.22 s · Megane E-Tech Electric 217 |
| 400 m standing start | 15.61 s | 15.62 s | 0.01 s · 4 PureTech 225 EAT8 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27.41 s | 29.17 s | 1.76 s · 4 PureTech 225 EAT8 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 245 km/h | 160 km/h | 85 km/h · 4 PureTech 225 EAT8 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6.49 kg/hp | 7.80 kg/hp | better ratio · 4 PureTech 225 EAT8 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | 4 PureTech 225 EAT8 | Megane E-Tech Electric 217 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2.26 s | 2.13 s · tight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 3.79 s | 3.56 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5.98 s | 5.75 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.76 s | 7.54 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 9.81 s · tight gap | 9.87 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 15.84 s | 17.64 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 26.53 s | - |
| 400 m standing start | 15.61 s · tight gap | 15.62 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27.41 s | 29.17 s |
| Top speed | 245 km/h | 160 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 | 228 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 300 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 480 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed automatic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 218 hp | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Torque | 300 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 700 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
Off the line, the Megane E-Tech Electric 217 hits 100 km/h in 7.54 s versus 7.76 s for the 4 PureTech 225 EAT8. The instant torque of 300 Nm from the electric motor makes the difference. At this point, the Megane E-Tech Electric 217 leads by 0.22 s and sits roughly 5 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Megane E-Tech Electric 217 is doing 124 km/h against 126 km/h for the 4 PureTech 225 EAT8. The gap is 0.15 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the 4 PureTech 225 EAT8 crosses the line in 15.61 s versus 15.61 s. The 0.01 s gap represents roughly 0 m of track
Past 400 metres, the 4 PureTech 225 EAT8 continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 178 km/h versus 160 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 4 PureTech 225 EAT8 finishes in 27.41 s versus 29.16 s, with a 1.76 s lead.
Electronically capped at 160 km/h, the Megane E-Tech Electric 217 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 11.36 seconds. The 0.22 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Megane E-Tech Electric 217 wins (7,54 s vs 7,76 s).
4 PureTech 225 EAT8 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 7,76 seconds (calibrated simulation).
4 PureTech 225 EAT8: 228 hp, ratio 6,49 kg/hp. Megane E-Tech Electric 217: 218 hp, ratio 7,80 kg/hp.
4 PureTech 225 EAT8: 245 km/h. Megane E-Tech Electric 217: 160 km/h.