Sur 0–100 km/h, Kuga 2nd Gen EcoBoost 150 gagne (10,21 s vs 11,15 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.
| Kuga 2nd Gen EcoBoost 150 | Niro HEV FWD | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 10,21 s−0,94 s | 11,15 s |
| 400 m standing start | 17,56 s−0,69 s | 18,25 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 31,99 s−0,24 s | 32,23 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 193 km/h+28 km/h | 165 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 10,55 kg/hp | 10,50 kg/hpbetter ratio |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
Simulated performance at each stage. Winner in green.
| Palier | Kuga 2nd Gen EcoBoost 150 | Niro HEV FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2,42 s | 3,03 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3,72 s | 5,07 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 7,20 s | 8,27 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 10,21 s | 11,15 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 14,68 s | 14,77 stight gap |
| 0–160 km/h | 29,72 s | 26,65 s |
| 400 m standing start | 17,56 s | 18,25 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 31,99 s | 32,23 s |
| Top speed | 193 km/h | 165 km/h |
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 | 141 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 265 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 480 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed DCT |
Off the line, the Kuga 2nd Gen EcoBoost 150 hits 100 km/h in 10.21 s versus 11.15 s for the Niro HEV FWD. At this point, the Kuga 2nd Gen EcoBoost 150 leads by 0.94 s and sits roughly 23 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Kuga 2nd Gen EcoBoost 150 is doing 105 km/h against 107 km/h for the Niro HEV FWD. The gap is 0.84 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the Kuga 2nd Gen EcoBoost 150 crosses the line in 17.56 s versus 18.24 s. The 0.69 s gap represents roughly 26 m of track — two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the gap narrows. The Niro HEV FWD maxes out at 165 km/h while the Kuga 2nd Gen EcoBoost 150 keeps accelerating towards 193 km/h. At 600 metres, the gap is down to 0.55 s from 0.69 s at 400 metres.
At 1,000 metres, the Kuga 2nd Gen EcoBoost 150 finishes in 31.98 s versus 32.23 s, with just 0.25 s to spare. The Niro HEV FWD fails to fully close the launch gap.
Electronically capped at 165 km/h, the Niro HEV FWD 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 10.50 kg/hp) and transmission (Manual vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 17.26 seconds. The 0.94 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
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Sur 0–100 km/h, Kuga 2nd Gen EcoBoost 150 gagne (10,21 s vs 11,15 s).
Kuga 2nd Gen EcoBoost 150 passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 10,21 secondes (simulation calibrée).
Kuga 2nd Gen EcoBoost 150 : 150 hp, ratio 10,55 kg/hp. Niro HEV FWD : 141 hp, ratio 10,50 kg/hp.
Kuga 2nd Gen EcoBoost 150 : 193 km/h. Niro HEV FWD : 165 km/h.