Over 0–100 km/h, Sportage HEV AWD wins (7,62 s vs 8,35 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | Sportage HEV AWD | E-PACE P200 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7.62 s | 8.35 s | 0.73 s · Sportage HEV AWD |
| 400 m standing start | 15.56 s | 16.19 s | 0.63 s · Sportage HEV AWD |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27.74 s | 29.41 s | 1.67 s · Sportage HEV AWD |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 193 km/h | 215 km/h | 22 km/h · E-PACE P200 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 7.30 kg/hp | 8.74 kg/hp | better ratio · Sportage HEV AWD |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Sportage HEV AWD | E-PACE P200 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2.08 s | 1.98 s · tight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 3.48 s | 3.33 s · tight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 5.67 s | 5.88 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.62 s | 8.35 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 9.95 s | 11.44 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 16.88 s | 21.17 s |
| 0–200 km/h | - | 45.14 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15.56 s | 16.19 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27.74 s | 29.41 s |
| Top speed | 193 km/h | 215 km/h |
Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 230 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 350 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 680 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed automatic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 200 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 320 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 748 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 9-speed automatic ZF |
Off the line, the Sportage HEV AWD hits 100 km/h in 7.62 s versus 8.35 s for the E-PACE P200. The 0.73 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the Sportage HEV AWD is doing 123 km/h against 115 km/h for the E-PACE P200. The gap is 0.22 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Sportage HEV AWD crosses the line in 15.56 s versus 16.19 s. The 0.63 s gap represents roughly 25 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the Sportage HEV AWD continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 173 km/h versus 159 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Sportage HEV AWD finishes in 27.74 s versus 29.41 s, with a 1.68 s lead. Despite a higher top speed (215 km/h), the E-PACE P200 never recovers its launch deficit.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Sportage HEV AWD is capped at 193 km/h, the E-PACE P200 at 215 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.
With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (7.30 kg/hp vs 8.74 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 13.46 seconds. The 0.73 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Sportage HEV AWD wins (7,62 s vs 8,35 s).
Sportage HEV AWD goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 7,62 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Sportage HEV AWD: 230 hp, ratio 7,30 kg/hp. E-PACE P200: 200 hp, ratio 8,74 kg/hp.
Sportage HEV AWD: 193 km/h. E-PACE P200: 215 km/h.