Over 0–100 km/h, Kuga EcoBoost 150 and Captur TCe 130 EDC are neck and neck (9,69 s vs 9,74 s, no significant gap).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | Kuga EcoBoost 150 | Captur TCe 130 EDC | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 9.69 s | 9.74 s | 0.05 s · Kuga EcoBoost 150 |
| 400 m standing start | 17.21 s | 17.32 s | 0.11 s · Kuga EcoBoost 150 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 31.30 s | 31.22 s | 0.08 s · Captur TCe 130 EDC |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 202 km/h | 188 km/h | 14 km/h · Kuga EcoBoost 150 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 10.71 kg/hp | 9.57 kg/hp | better ratio · Captur TCe 130 EDC |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Kuga EcoBoost 150 | Captur TCe 130 EDC |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2.30 s | 2.62 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3.54 s | 4.39 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 6.86 s | 7.14 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 9.69 s · tight gap | 9.74 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 13.85 s | 13.23 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 26.92 s | 25.81 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 84.32 s | - |
| 400 m standing start | 17.21 s · tight gap | 17.32 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 31.30 s | 31.22 s · tight gap |
| Top speed | 202 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 | 1 607 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 131 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 240 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 254 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed dual-clutch EDC |
Off the line, the Kuga EcoBoost 150 hits 100 km/h in 9.69 s versus 9.74 s for the Captur TCe 130 EDC. The 0.05 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the Kuga EcoBoost 150 is doing 107 km/h against 111 km/h for the Captur TCe 130 EDC. The gap is 0.29 s. The gap widens compared to the 0-100.
At 400 metres standing start, the Kuga EcoBoost 150 crosses the line in 17.21 s versus 17.32 s. The 0.11 s gap represents roughly 4 m of track - barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the situation changes. The Captur TCe 130 EDC maxes out at 188 km/h while the Kuga EcoBoost 150 keeps accelerating towards 202 km/h. At 600 metres, the gap has dropped to 0.02 s.
Around 673 metres, both vehicles are level. This is the inversion point: the Captur TCe 130 EDC overcomes its launch deficit thanks to a 14 km/h higher top speed.
At 1,000 metres, the Captur TCe 130 EDC finishes in 31.21 s versus 31.29 s. The 0.08 s delta shows an extremely tight race.
Electronically capped at 188 km/h, the Captur TCe 130 EDC 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 (10.71 kg/hp vs 9.57 kg/hp) and transmission (Manual vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 16.19 seconds. The 0.05 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 EcoBoost 150 and Captur TCe 130 EDC are neck and neck (9,69 s vs 9,74 s, no significant gap).
Kuga EcoBoost 150 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 9,69 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Kuga EcoBoost 150: 150 hp, ratio 10,71 kg/hp. Captur TCe 130 EDC: 131 hp, ratio 9,57 kg/hp.
Kuga EcoBoost 150: 202 km/h. Captur TCe 130 EDC: 188 km/h.