Over 0–100 km/h, Civic e:HEV wins (8,04 s vs 9,17 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | Civic e:HEV | Clio 5 1.3 TCe 140 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 8.04 s | 9.17 s | 1.13 s · Civic e:HEV |
| 400 m standing start | 15.94 s | 16.86 s | 0.92 s · Civic e:HEV |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28.45 s | 29.94 s | 1.49 s · Civic e:HEV |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 180 km/h | 210 km/h | 30 km/h · Clio 5 1.3 TCe 140 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 7.49 kg/hp | 8.54 kg/hp | better ratio · Civic e:HEV |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Civic e:HEV | Clio 5 1.3 TCe 140 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2.25 s | 2.55 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3.75 s | 4.24 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 6.16 s | 6.87 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.04 s | 9.17 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 10.57 s | 12.14 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 17.70 s | 21.25 s |
| 0–200 km/h | - | 45.38 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15.94 s | 16.86 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28.45 s | 29.94 s |
| Top speed | 180 km/h | 210 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 | 181 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 315 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 355 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | e-CVT (Honda i-MMD) |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 140 hp | I4 |
| Torque | 240 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 196 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | EDC 7-speed (dual clutch) |
Off the line, the Civic e:HEV hits 100 km/h in 8.04 s versus 9.17 s for the Clio 5 1.3 TCe 140. At this point, the Civic e:HEV leads by 1.13 s and sits roughly 12 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Civic e:HEV is doing 121 km/h against 115 km/h for the Clio 5 1.3 TCe 140. The gap is 0.61 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Civic e:HEV crosses the line in 15.94 s versus 16.85 s. The 0.91 s gap represents roughly 36 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Civic e:HEV continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 171 km/h versus 161 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Civic e:HEV finishes in 28.45 s versus 29.94 s, with a 1.49 s lead. Despite a higher top speed (210 km/h), the Clio 5 1.3 TCe 140 never recovers its launch deficit.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Civic e:HEV is capped at 180 km/h, the Clio 5 1.3 TCe 140 at 210 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.
With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (7.49 kg/hp vs 8.54 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 13.97 seconds. The 1.13 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Civic e:HEV wins (8,04 s vs 9,17 s).
Civic e:HEV goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 8,04 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Civic e:HEV: 181 hp, ratio 7,49 kg/hp. Clio 5 1.3 TCe 140: 140 hp, ratio 8,54 kg/hp.
Civic e:HEV: 180 km/h. Clio 5 1.3 TCe 140: 210 km/h.