Over 0–100 km/h, RAV4 PHEV wins (6,08 s vs 7,58 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.
| RAV4 PHEV | Compass 4xe | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 6,08 s−1,50 s | 7,58 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,33 s−1,29 s | 15,62 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25,91 s−2,97 s | 28,88 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 264 km/h+64 km/h | 200 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6,50 kg/hpbetter ratio | 9,56 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 | RAV4 PHEV | Compass 4xe |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,58 s | 1,62 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,57 s | 2,72 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4,47 s | 5,25 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 6,08 s | 7,58 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 8,33 s | 10,77 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 13,97 s | 20,78 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 23,37 s | 50,50 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,33 s | 15,62 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25,91 s | 28,88 s |
| Top speed | 264 km/h | 200 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 306 hp | Inline-4 A25A-FXS (Dynamic Force, Atkinson cycle) |
| Torque | 389 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 990 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | e-CVT (Hybrid Synergy Drive) |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 190 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 817 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed automatic |
Off the line, the RAV4 PHEV hits 100 km/h in 6.08 s versus 7.58 s for the Compass 4xe. At this point, the RAV4 PHEV leads by 1.50 s and sits roughly 8 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the RAV4 PHEV is doing 129 km/h against 116 km/h for the Compass 4xe. The gap is 0.68 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the RAV4 PHEV crosses the line in 14.33 s versus 15.62 s. The 1.29 s gap represents roughly 50 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the RAV4 PHEV continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 181 km/h versus 159 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the RAV4 PHEV finishes in 25.91 s versus 28.87 s, with a 2.97 s lead.
Electronically capped at 200 km/h, the Compass 4xe 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 plug-in hybrid powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (6.50 kg/hp vs 9.56 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 12.66 seconds. The 1.50 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, RAV4 PHEV wins (6,08 s vs 7,58 s).
RAV4 PHEV goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 6,08 seconds (calibrated simulation).
RAV4 PHEV: 306 hp, ratio 6,50 kg/hp. Compass 4xe: 190 hp, ratio 9,56 kg/hp.
RAV4 PHEV: 264 km/h. Compass 4xe: 200 km/h.