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Ford Kuga PHEV 225 vs BMW X1 xDrive25e F48: which is truly faster?

Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.

compact SUV · 2020 vs 2020 · Methodology
FordPHEV

Kuga PHEV 225

224 hp · 370 Nm · 1,882 kg · 2020

VS
BMWPHEV

X1 xDrive25e F48

220 hp · 385 Nm · 1,745 kg · 2020

Donnée constructeur en cours de validation pour ce profil

Parameters and assumptions

Simulation

Start
Standing, straight line
Surface
Dry asphalt, 23°C
Wind
None
Driver
1 person, 75 kg

Calibration

Splits
0–100, 0–200 manufacturer
Power curve
Real measurement (Caralogy)
VMax
Manufacturer limited
Transmission
Losses integrated in model

Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.

Under the bonnet

Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.

Ford

Kuga PHEV 225

8,40kg/hpcompensated by −137 kg
CharacteristicValueDetail
Power224 hpPending
Torque370 Nm
Weight1 882 kgmanufacturer kerb weight
DrivetrainIntegrale (AWD)
GearboxCVT
BMW

X1 xDrive25e F48

7,93kg/hpratio better by 0,47 kg/hp
CharacteristicValueDetail
Power220 hp3 cyl
Torque385 Nm
Weight1 745 kgmanufacturer kerb weight
DrivetrainIntegrale (AWD)
Gearbox6-speed Steptronic

Compare with other alternatives

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Frequently asked questions

See the simulation above.

Data not available.

Kuga PHEV 225: 224 hp, ratio 8,40 kg/hp. X1 xDrive25e F48: 220 hp, ratio 7,93 kg/hp.

Kuga PHEV 225: 200 km/h. X1 xDrive25e F48: 193 km/h.