Over 0–100 km/h, i20 1.2 MPi wins (12,92 s vs 13,48 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
Simulation
Calibration
Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.
| i20 1.2 MPi | Spring Electric 65 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 12,92 s−0,56 s | 13,48 s |
| 400 m standing start | 18,95 s−0,51 s | 19,46 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 34,61 s−2,19 s | 36,80 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 175 km/h+50 km/h | 125 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 12,06 kg/hpbetter ratio | 15,14 kg/hp |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
Simulated performance at each stage. Winner in green.
| Palier | i20 1.2 MPi | Spring Electric 65 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2,87 s | 3,12 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 4,71 s | 5,23 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 8,60 s | 9,27 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 12,92 s | 13,48 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 17,92 s | 19,85 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 44,63 s | - |
| 400 m standing start | 18,95 s | 19,46 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 34,61 s | 36,80 s |
| Top speed | 175 km/h | 125 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 84 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 118 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 013 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 5MT |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 65 hp | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor 48 kW |
| Torque | 113 Nm | |
| Weight | 984 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
Off the line, the i20 1.2 MPi hits 100 km/h in 12.92 s versus 13.48 s for the Spring Electric 65. Despite lacking instant torque, 84 hp of power compensates. At this point, the i20 1.2 MPi leads by 0.56 s and sits roughly 10 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the i20 1.2 MPi is doing 98 km/h against 97 km/h for the Spring Electric 65. The gap is 0.37 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the i20 1.2 MPi crosses the line in 18.95 s versus 19.46 s. The 0.51 s gap represents roughly 17 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the i20 1.2 MPi continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 135 km/h versus 125 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the i20 1.2 MPi finishes in 34.60 s versus 36.79 s, with a 2.19 s lead.
Electronically capped at 125 km/h, the Spring Electric 65 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.
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.
Over 0–100 km/h, i20 1.2 MPi wins (12,92 s vs 13,48 s).
i20 1.2 MPi goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 12,92 seconds (calibrated simulation).
i20 1.2 MPi: 84 hp, ratio 12,06 kg/hp. Spring Electric 65: 65 hp, ratio 15,14 kg/hp.
i20 1.2 MPi: 175 km/h. Spring Electric 65: 125 km/h.