Over 0–100 km/h, I-PACE EV400 wins (4,83 s vs 8,18 s).
Performance comparison
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.
| I-PACE EV400 | Scenic E-Tech Electric 170 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,83 s−3,34 s | 8,18 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,19 s−2,93 s | 16,12 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24,36 s−5,44 s | 29,80 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 200 km/h | 211 km/h−11 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5,52 kg/hpbetter ratio | 10,45 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 | I-PACE EV400 | Scenic E-Tech Electric 170 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,33 s | 1,90 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,22 s | 3,17 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,62 s | 5,71 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,83 s | 8,18 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 6,40 s | 11,49 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 11,23 s | 23,49 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 18,88 s | 58,58 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,19 s | 16,12 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24,36 s | 29,80 s |
| Top speed | 200 km/h | 211 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 400 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 696 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 208 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 170 hp | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Torque | 300 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 777 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
Off the line, the I-PACE EV400 hits 100 km/h in 4.84 s versus 8.18 s for the Scenic E-Tech Electric 170. At this point, the I-PACE EV400 leads by 3.34 s and sits roughly 21 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the I-PACE EV400 is doing 141 km/h against 115 km/h for the Scenic E-Tech Electric 170. The gap is 1.88 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the I-PACE EV400 crosses the line in 13.18 s versus 16.11 s. The 2.93 s gap represents roughly 109 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the I-PACE EV400 continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 192 km/h versus 154 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the I-PACE EV400 finishes in 24.36 s versus 29.80 s, with a 5.44 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (200 vs 211 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Electronically capped at 200 km/h, the I-PACE EV400 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 electric powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (5.52 kg/hp vs 10.45 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 13.65 seconds. The 3.34 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, I-PACE EV400 wins (4,83 s vs 8,18 s).
I-PACE EV400 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,83 seconds (calibrated simulation).
I-PACE EV400: 400 hp, ratio 5,52 kg/hp. Scenic E-Tech Electric 170: 170 hp, ratio 10,45 kg/hp.
I-PACE EV400: 200 km/h. Scenic E-Tech Electric 170: 211 km/h.