Over 0–100 km/h, Prius PHEV wins (6,88 s vs 8,36 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | 9 E-Tense 250 | Prius PHEV | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 8.36 s | 6.88 s | 1.48 s · Prius PHEV |
| 400 m standing start | 16.22 s | 15.10 s | 1.12 s · Prius PHEV |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28.57 s | 27.47 s | 1.10 s · Prius PHEV |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 235 km/h | 262 km/h | 27 km/h · Prius PHEV |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 7.51 kg/hp | 6.91 kg/hp | better ratio · Prius PHEV |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | 9 E-Tense 250 | Prius PHEV |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2.40 s | 1.67 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 4.01 s | 2.68 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 6.47 s | 4.96 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.36 s | 6.88 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 10.88 s | 9.75 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 18.12 s | 17.29 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 31.70 s | 28.70 s |
| 400 m standing start | 16.22 s | 15.10 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28.57 s | 27.47 s |
| Top speed | 235 km/h | 262 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 | 253 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 520 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 900 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed automatic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 223 hp | Inline-4 M20A-FXS (2nd gen Dynamic Force, Atkinson cycle) |
| Torque | 270 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 540 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | e-CVT (Hybrid Synergy Drive) |
Off the line, the Prius PHEV hits 100 km/h in 6.88 s versus 8.36 s for the 9 E-Tense 250. At this point, the Prius PHEV leads by 1.48 s and sits roughly 27 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Prius PHEV is doing 121 km/h against 121 km/h for the 9 E-Tense 250. The gap is 1.11 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Prius PHEV crosses the line in 15.09 s versus 16.22 s. The 1.12 s gap represents roughly 46 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Prius PHEV continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 169 km/h versus 170 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Prius PHEV finishes in 27.46 s versus 28.57 s, with a 1.10 s lead.
With two plug-in hybrid powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (7.51 kg/hp vs 6.91 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 12.32 seconds. The 1.48 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Swap one of the two models to explore an equivalent duel in the same segment.
Over 0–100 km/h, Prius PHEV wins (6,88 s vs 8,36 s).
9 E-Tense 250 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 8,36 seconds (calibrated simulation).
9 E-Tense 250: 253 hp, ratio 7,51 kg/hp. Prius PHEV: 223 hp, ratio 6,91 kg/hp.
9 E-Tense 250: 235 km/h. Prius PHEV: 262 km/h.