Over 0–100 km/h, HR-V e:HEV wins (9,75 s vs 9,92 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | HR-V e:HEV | Puma EcoBoost 125 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 9.75 s | 9.92 s | 0.17 s · HR-V e:HEV |
| 400 m standing start | 17.17 s | 17.29 s | 0.12 s · HR-V e:HEV |
| 1,000 m standing start | 31.35 s | 31.79 s | 0.44 s · HR-V e:HEV |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 170 km/h | 184 km/h | 14 km/h · Puma EcoBoost 125 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 10.70 kg/hp | 9.82 kg/hp | better ratio · Puma EcoBoost 125 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | HR-V e:HEV | Puma EcoBoost 125 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2.19 s · tight gap | 2.31 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3.71 s | 3.64 s · tight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 6.88 s | 6.82 s · tight gap |
| 0–100 km/h | 9.75 s | 9.92 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 13.75 s | 14.11 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 27.43 s | 30.24 s |
| 400 m standing start | 17.17 s · tight gap | 17.29 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 31.35 s | 31.79 s |
| Top speed | 170 km/h | 184 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 | 129 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 253 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 380 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | e-CVT (Honda i-MMD) |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 125 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 190 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 228 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed dual-clutch |
Off the line, the HR-V e:HEV hits 100 km/h in 9.75 s versus 9.92 s for the Puma EcoBoost 125. At this point, the HR-V e:HEV leads by 0.17 s and sits roughly 1 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the HR-V e:HEV is doing 108 km/h against 107 km/h for the Puma EcoBoost 125. The gap is 0.05 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the HR-V e:HEV crosses the line in 17.17 s versus 17.29 s. The 0.12 s gap represents roughly 4 m of track - barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the HR-V e:HEV continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 148 km/h versus 146 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the HR-V e:HEV finishes in 31.35 s versus 31.78 s, with a 0.43 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (170 vs 184 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Electronically capped at 170 km/h, the HR-V e:HEV 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 (10.70 kg/hp vs 9.82 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 16.89 seconds. The 0.17 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, HR-V e:HEV wins (9,75 s vs 9,92 s).
HR-V e:HEV goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 9,75 seconds (calibrated simulation).
HR-V e:HEV: 129 hp, ratio 10,70 kg/hp. Puma EcoBoost 125: 125 hp, ratio 9,82 kg/hp.
HR-V e:HEV: 170 km/h. Puma EcoBoost 125: 184 km/h.