Over 0–100 km/h, IONIQ 5 N wins (3,46 s vs 3,80 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.
| G6 | IONIQ 5 N | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 3,80 s | 3,46 s+0,34 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,03 s | 11,39 s+0,64 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22,89 s | 20,67 s+2,22 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 200 km/h | 260 km/h−60 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4,41 kg/hpbetter ratio | 4,60 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 | G6 | IONIQ 5 N |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,06 s | 1,02 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 1,76 s | 1,70 stight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 2,86 s | 2,73 stight gap |
| 0–100 km/h | 3,80 s | 3,46 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5,01 s | 4,39 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 8,63 s | 7,16 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 13,99 s | 11,19 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,03 s | 11,39 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22,89 s | 20,67 s |
| Top speed | 200 km/h | 260 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 480 hp | Dual Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor AWD |
| Torque | 660 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 115 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 478 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 370 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 200 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Single-stage reduction gearbox |
Off the line, the IONIQ 5 N hits 100 km/h in 3.46 s versus 3.80 s for the G6. At this point, the IONIQ 5 N leads by 0.34 s and sits roughly 2 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the IONIQ 5 N is doing 164 km/h against 152 km/h for the G6. The gap is 0.35 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the IONIQ 5 N crosses the line in 11.38 s versus 12.03 s. The 0.65 s gap represents roughly 33 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the IONIQ 5 N continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 226 km/h versus 200 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the IONIQ 5 N finishes in 20.67 s versus 22.89 s, with a 2.22 s lead.
On paper, the G6 combines 480 hp, 660 Nm and 2,115 kg - a clear theoretical edge over the IONIQ 5 N. Yet the IONIQ 5 N launches quicker. At standstill, both motors deliver peak torque from 0 rpm: the decisive factor is no longer raw power, but available grip. If the IONIQ 5 N has a better traction coefficient (tyres, weight distribution, traction control calibration), it puts down more force despite inferior specs - exactly what the simulation reflects, calibrated on manufacturer 0-100 km/h times.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the G6 is capped at 200 km/h, the IONIQ 5 N at 260 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 electric powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (4.41 kg/hp vs 4.60 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Unknown).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 5.75 seconds. The 0.34 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
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Over 0–100 km/h, IONIQ 5 N wins (3,46 s vs 3,80 s).
G6 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 3,80 seconds (calibrated simulation).
G6: 480 hp, ratio 4,41 kg/hp. IONIQ 5 N: 478 hp, ratio 4,60 kg/hp.
G6: 200 km/h. IONIQ 5 N: 260 km/h.