Over 0–100 km/h, Mustang Mach-E RWD wins (6,04 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.
| Measure | Mustang Mach-E RWD | HR-V | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 6.04 s | 11.20 s | 5.16 s · Mustang Mach-E RWD |
| 400 m standing start | 14.39 s | 18.27 s | 3.88 s · Mustang Mach-E RWD |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26.74 s | 32.81 s | 6.07 s · Mustang Mach-E RWD |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 180 km/h | 188 km/h | 8 km/h · HR-V |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 7.01 kg/hp | 10.75 kg/hp | better ratio · Mustang Mach-E RWD |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Mustang Mach-E RWD | HR-V |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.57 s | 2.85 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.63 s | 4.77 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4.39 s | 8.09 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.04 s | 11.20 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 8.18 s | 15.52 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 14.98 s | 31.19 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14.39 s | 18.27 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26.74 s | 32.81 s |
| Top speed | 180 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 | 269 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 430 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 886 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | single-speed reduction |
| 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 Mustang Mach-E RWD hits 100 km/h in 6.04 s versus 11.20 s for the HR-V. The instant torque of 430 Nm from the electric motor makes the difference. At this point, the Mustang Mach-E RWD leads by 5.16 s and sits roughly 39 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Mustang Mach-E RWD is doing 129 km/h against 105 km/h for the HR-V. The gap is 2.79 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Mustang Mach-E RWD crosses the line in 14.39 s versus 18.27 s. The 3.88 s gap represents roughly 133 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Mustang Mach-E RWD continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 175 km/h versus 145 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Mustang Mach-E RWD finishes in 26.73 s versus 32.81 s, with a 6.08 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (180 vs 188 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Mustang Mach-E RWD is capped at 180 km/h, the HR-V at 188 km/h. This isn’t a physical engine limit - it’s a manufacturer choice, usually for tyre safety or homologation reasons. Neither car reaches its true aerodynamic top speed.
Instant electric torque gives an advantage off the line. The higher top speed of the combustion engine gives an advantage over longer distances. The distance at which one catches the other depends on the top speed differential.
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 18.22 seconds. The 5.16 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Mustang Mach-E RWD wins (6,04 s vs 11,20 s).
Mustang Mach-E RWD goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 6,04 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Mustang Mach-E RWD: 269 hp, ratio 7,01 kg/hp. HR-V: 120 hp, ratio 10,75 kg/hp.
Mustang Mach-E RWD: 180 km/h. HR-V: 188 km/h.