Over 0–100 km/h, Wrangler 4xe wins (6,28 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.
| Wrangler 4xe | Scenic E-Tech Electric 170 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 6,28 s−1,90 s | 8,18 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,60 s−1,52 s | 16,12 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27,07 s−2,73 s | 29,80 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 177 km/h | 211 km/h−34 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6,37 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 | Wrangler 4xe | Scenic E-Tech Electric 170 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,65 s | 1,90 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,83 s | 3,17 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4,67 s | 5,71 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 6,28 s | 8,18 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 8,49 s | 11,49 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 15,09 s | 23,49 s |
| 0–200 km/h | - | 58,58 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,60 s | 16,12 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27,07 s | 29,80 s |
| Top speed | 177 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 | 375 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 637 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 388 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed automatic |
| 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 Wrangler 4xe hits 100 km/h in 6.28 s versus 8.18 s for the Scenic E-Tech Electric 170. At this point, the Wrangler 4xe leads by 1.90 s and sits roughly 12 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Wrangler 4xe is doing 128 km/h against 115 km/h for the Scenic E-Tech Electric 170. The gap is 0.89 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Wrangler 4xe crosses the line in 14.60 s versus 16.11 s. The 1.52 s gap represents roughly 57 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Wrangler 4xe continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 174 km/h versus 154 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Wrangler 4xe finishes in 27.06 s versus 29.80 s, with a 2.74 s lead. Despite a higher top speed (211 km/h), the Scenic E-Tech Electric 170 never recovers its launch deficit.
Electronically capped at 177 km/h, the Wrangler 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 (6.37 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 1.90 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Wrangler 4xe wins (6,28 s vs 8,18 s).
Wrangler 4xe goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 6,28 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Wrangler 4xe: 375 hp, ratio 6,37 kg/hp. Scenic E-Tech Electric 170: 170 hp, ratio 10,45 kg/hp.
Wrangler 4xe: 177 km/h. Scenic E-Tech Electric 170: 211 km/h.