Over 0–100 km/h, Kuga 2nd Gen EcoBoost 150 wins (10,21 s vs 11,20 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
10.21 s
11.20 s
| Measure | Kuga 2nd Gen EcoBoost 150 | HR-V | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 10.21 s | 11.20 s | 0.99 s · Kuga 2nd Gen EcoBoost 150 |
| 400 m standing start | 17.56 s | 18.27 s | 0.71 s · Kuga 2nd Gen EcoBoost 150 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 31.99 s | 32.81 s | 0.82 s · Kuga 2nd Gen EcoBoost 150 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 193 km/h | 188 km/h | 5 km/h · Kuga 2nd Gen EcoBoost 150 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 10.55 kg/hp | 10.75 kg/hp | better ratio · Kuga 2nd Gen EcoBoost 150 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Kuga 2nd Gen EcoBoost 150 | HR-V |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2.42 s | 2.85 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3.72 s | 4.77 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 7.20 s | 8.09 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 10.21 s | 11.20 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 14.68 s | 15.52 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 29.72 s | 31.19 s |
| 400 m standing start | 17.56 s | 18.27 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 31.99 s | 32.81 s |
| Top speed | 193 km/h | 188 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 | 150 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 240 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 582 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 120 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 300 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 290 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual |
Off the line, the Kuga 2nd Gen EcoBoost 150 hits 100 km/h in 10.21 s versus 11.20 s for the HR-V. At this point, the Kuga 2nd Gen EcoBoost 150 leads by 0.99 s and sits roughly 18 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Kuga 2nd Gen EcoBoost 150 is doing 105 km/h against 105 km/h for the HR-V. The gap is 0.68 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Kuga 2nd Gen EcoBoost 150 crosses the line in 17.56 s versus 18.27 s. The 0.71 s gap represents roughly 26 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the Kuga 2nd Gen EcoBoost 150 continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 147 km/h versus 145 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Kuga 2nd Gen EcoBoost 150 finishes in 31.98 s versus 32.81 s, with a 0.83 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (193 vs 188 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Electronically capped at 188 km/h, the HR-V 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 (10.55 kg/hp vs 10.75 kg/hp) and transmission (Manual vs Manual).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 18.22 seconds. The 0.99 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, Kuga 2nd Gen EcoBoost 150 wins (10,21 s vs 11,20 s).
Kuga 2nd Gen EcoBoost 150 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 10,21 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Kuga 2nd Gen EcoBoost 150: 150 hp, ratio 10,55 kg/hp. HR-V: 120 hp, ratio 10,75 kg/hp.
Kuga 2nd Gen EcoBoost 150: 193 km/h. HR-V: 188 km/h.