Over 0–100 km/h, EV6 RWD Standard Range wins (8,63 s vs 11,20 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.
| EV6 RWD Standard Range | HR-V | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 8,63 s−2,57 s | 11,20 s |
| 400 m standing start | 16,45 s−1,82 s | 18,27 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 30,22 s−2,59 s | 32,81 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 185 km/h | 188 km/h−3 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 11,47 kg/hp | 10,75 kg/hpbetter ratio |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
Simulated performance at each stage. Winner in green.
| Palier | EV6 RWD Standard Range | HR-V |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2,08 s | 2,85 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3,48 s | 4,77 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 6,10 s | 8,09 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 8,63 s | 11,20 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 11,99 s | 15,52 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 24,30 s | 31,19 s |
| 400 m standing start | 16,45 s | 18,27 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 30,22 s | 32,81 s |
| Top speed | 185 km/h | 188 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 170 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 350 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 950 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 120 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 300 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 290 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual |
Off the line, the EV6 RWD Standard Range hits 100 km/h in 8.63 s versus 11.20 s for the HR-V. The instant torque of 350 Nm from the electric motor makes the difference. At this point, the EV6 RWD Standard Range leads by 2.57 s and sits roughly 30 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the EV6 RWD Standard Range is doing 114 km/h against 105 km/h for the HR-V. The gap is 1.40 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the EV6 RWD Standard Range crosses the line in 16.45 s versus 18.27 s. The 1.82 s gap represents roughly 64 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the EV6 RWD Standard Range continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 153 km/h versus 145 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the EV6 RWD Standard Range finishes in 30.22 s versus 32.81 s, with a 2.59 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (185 vs 188 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the EV6 RWD Standard Range is capped at 185 km/h, the HR-V at 188 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.
Instant electric torque gives an advantage off the line. The higher top speed of the combustion engine gives an advantage over longer distances. The distance at which one catches the other depends on the top speed differential.
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 18.22 seconds. The 2.57 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, EV6 RWD Standard Range wins (8,63 s vs 11,20 s).
EV6 RWD Standard Range goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 8,63 seconds (calibrated simulation).
EV6 RWD Standard Range: 170 hp, ratio 11,47 kg/hp. HR-V: 120 hp, ratio 10,75 kg/hp.
EV6 RWD Standard Range: 185 km/h. HR-V: 188 km/h.