Over 0–100 km/h, RAV4 PHEV wins (6,08 s vs 6,28 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.
| Wrangler 4xe | RAV4 PHEV | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 6,28 s | 6,08 s+0,20 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,60 s | 14,33 s+0,27 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27,07 s | 25,91 s+1,16 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 177 km/h | 264 km/h−87 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6,37 kg/hpbetter ratio | 6,50 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 | RAV4 PHEV |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,65 s | 1,58 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,83 s | 2,57 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4,67 s | 4,47 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 6,28 s | 6,08 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 8,49 s | 8,33 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 15,09 s | 13,97 s |
| 0–200 km/h | - | 23,37 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,60 s | 14,33 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27,07 s | 25,91 s |
| Top speed | 177 km/h | 264 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 | 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) |
Off the line, the RAV4 PHEV hits 100 km/h in 6.08 s versus 6.28 s for the Wrangler 4xe. At this point, the RAV4 PHEV leads by 0.20 s and sits roughly 4 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the RAV4 PHEV is doing 129 km/h against 128 km/h for the Wrangler 4xe. The gap is 0.17 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the RAV4 PHEV crosses the line in 14.33 s versus 14.60 s. The 0.27 s gap represents roughly 12 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the RAV4 PHEV continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 181 km/h versus 174 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the RAV4 PHEV finishes in 25.91 s versus 27.06 s, with a 1.16 s lead.
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 6.50 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 9.90 seconds. The 0.20 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, RAV4 PHEV wins (6,08 s vs 6,28 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. RAV4 PHEV: 306 hp, ratio 6,50 kg/hp.
Wrangler 4xe: 177 km/h. RAV4 PHEV: 264 km/h.