Over 0–100 km/h, Explorer EcoBoost 300 wins (6,71 s vs 9,69 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.
| Explorer EcoBoost 300 | Kuga EcoBoost 150 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 6,71 s−2,98 s | 9,69 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,93 s−2,28 s | 17,21 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27,10 s−4,20 s | 31,30 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 220 km/h+18 km/h | 202 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6,70 kg/hpbetter ratio | 10,71 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 | Explorer EcoBoost 300 | Kuga EcoBoost 150 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,82 s | 2,30 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3,04 s | 3,54 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4,96 s | 6,86 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 6,71 s | 9,69 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 8,99 s | 13,85 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 15,83 s | 26,92 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 30,71 s | 84,32 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,93 s | 17,21 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27,10 s | 31,30 s |
| Top speed | 220 km/h | 202 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 305 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 420 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 043 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 10-speed torque-converter automatic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 150 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 240 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 607 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual |
Off the line, the Explorer EcoBoost 300 hits 100 km/h in 6.71 s versus 9.69 s for the Kuga EcoBoost 150. At this point, the Explorer EcoBoost 300 leads by 2.98 s and sits roughly 20 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Explorer EcoBoost 300 is doing 127 km/h against 107 km/h for the Kuga EcoBoost 150. The gap is 1.41 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Explorer EcoBoost 300 crosses the line in 14.92 s versus 17.21 s. The 2.29 s gap represents roughly 82 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Explorer EcoBoost 300 continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 173 km/h versus 150 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Explorer EcoBoost 300 finishes in 27.09 s versus 31.29 s, with a 4.20 s lead.
Electronically capped at 220 km/h, the Explorer EcoBoost 300 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 (6.70 kg/hp vs 10.71 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Manual).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 16.19 seconds. The 2.98 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Explorer EcoBoost 300 wins (6,71 s vs 9,69 s).
Explorer EcoBoost 300 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 6,71 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Explorer EcoBoost 300: 305 hp, ratio 6,70 kg/hp. Kuga EcoBoost 150: 150 hp, ratio 10,71 kg/hp.
Explorer EcoBoost 300: 220 km/h. Kuga EcoBoost 150: 202 km/h.