Over 0–100 km/h, 4 Long Range RWD wins (6,73 s vs 6,88 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | 4 Long Range RWD | Prius PHEV | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 6.73 s | 6.88 s | 0.15 s · 4 Long Range RWD |
| 400 m standing start | 14.92 s | 15.10 s | 0.18 s · 4 Long Range RWD |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27.24 s | 27.47 s | 0.23 s · 4 Long Range RWD |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 180 km/h | 262 km/h | 82 km/h · Prius PHEV |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 7.00 kg/hp | 6.91 kg/hp | better ratio · Prius PHEV |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | 4 Long Range RWD | Prius PHEV |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.92 s | 1.67 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3.21 s | 2.68 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5.16 s | 4.96 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.73 s · tight gap | 6.88 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 8.78 s | 9.75 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 15.38 s | 17.29 s |
| 0–200 km/h | - | 28.70 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14.92 s | 15.10 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27.24 s | 27.47 s |
| Top speed | 180 km/h | 262 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 | 245 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 350 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 715 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 223 hp | Inline-4 M20A-FXS (2nd gen Dynamic Force, Atkinson cycle) |
| Torque | 270 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 540 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | e-CVT (Hybrid Synergy Drive) |
Off the line, the 4 Long Range RWD hits 100 km/h in 6.73 s versus 6.88 s for the Prius PHEV. Despite the faster sprint time, the Prius PHEV is 7 m further along the track at this moment: stronger low-speed acceleration offsets a slower run beyond 100 km/h.
At 200 metres, the Prius PHEV is doing 121 km/h against 129 km/h for the 4 Long Range RWD. The gap is 0.07 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the 4 Long Range RWD crosses the line in 14.92 s versus 15.09 s. The 0.18 s gap represents roughly 8 m of track - barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the 4 Long Range RWD continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 176 km/h versus 169 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 4 Long Range RWD finishes in 27.23 s versus 27.46 s, with a 0.23 s lead. Despite a higher top speed (262 km/h), the Prius PHEV never recovers its launch deficit.
The Prius PHEV features all-wheel drive (AWD) against the 4 Long Range RWD’s RWD. At low speeds (0-30, 0-50, 0-80 km/h), AWD doubles the driven contact area: all four wheels transmit torque to the road, virtually eliminating wheelspin at launch. This traction advantage is decisive in the range where the motor delivers peak torque, before power and aerodynamics take over.
Electronically capped at 180 km/h, the 4 Long Range RWD 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 (7.00 kg/hp vs 6.91 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 11.22 seconds. The 0.15 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, 4 Long Range RWD wins (6,73 s vs 6,88 s).
4 Long Range RWD goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 6,73 seconds (calibrated simulation).
4 Long Range RWD: 245 hp, ratio 7,00 kg/hp. Prius PHEV: 223 hp, ratio 6,91 kg/hp.
4 Long Range RWD: 180 km/h. Prius PHEV: 262 km/h.