Over 0–100 km/h, Golf 7 GTE wins (7,66 s vs 8,36 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.
| DS9 E-Tense 250 | Golf 7 GTE | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 8,36 s | 7,66 s+0,70 s |
| 400 m standing start | 16,22 s | 15,54 s+0,68 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28,57 s | 27,24 s+1,33 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 235 km/h+13 km/h | 222 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 7,51 kg/hpbetter ratio | 7,91 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 | DS9 E-Tense 250 | Golf 7 GTE |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2,40 s | 2,30 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 4,01 s | 3,83 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 6,47 s | 6,06 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 8,36 s | 7,66 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 10,88 s | 9,67 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 18,12 s | 15,49 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 31,70 s | 25,87 s |
| 400 m standing start | 16,22 s | 15,54 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28,57 s | 27,24 s |
| Top speed | 235 km/h | 222 km/h |
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 | 204 hp | Inline-4 Turbo TSI |
| Torque | 350 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 614 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | DSG 6-speed |
Off the line, the Golf 7 GTE hits 100 km/h in 7.66 s versus 8.36 s for the DS9 E-Tense 250. At this point, the Golf 7 GTE leads by 0.70 s and sits roughly 6 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Golf 7 GTE is doing 128 km/h against 121 km/h for the DS9 E-Tense 250. The gap is 0.40 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Golf 7 GTE crosses the line in 15.54 s versus 16.22 s. The 0.68 s gap represents roughly 28 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the Golf 7 GTE continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 180 km/h versus 170 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Golf 7 GTE finishes in 27.24 s versus 28.57 s, with a 1.33 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (235 vs 222 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Electronically capped at 222 km/h, the Golf 7 GTE 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 plug-in hybrid powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (7.51 kg/hp vs 7.91 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 0.70 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Golf 7 GTE wins (7,66 s vs 8,36 s).
DS9 E-Tense 250 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 8,36 seconds (calibrated simulation).
DS9 E-Tense 250: 253 hp, ratio 7,51 kg/hp. Golf 7 GTE: 204 hp, ratio 7,91 kg/hp.
DS9 E-Tense 250: 235 km/h. Golf 7 GTE: 222 km/h.