Over 0–100 km/h, 308 PureTech 130 wins (9,78 s vs 10,04 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.
| 308 PureTech 130 | Megane E-Tech Electric 130 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 9,78 s−0,26 s | 10,04 s |
| 400 m standing start | 17,34 s−0,07 s | 17,41 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 30,64 s−1,58 s | 32,22 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 217 km/h+67 km/h | 150 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 9,31 kg/hpbetter ratio | 12,40 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 | 308 PureTech 130 | Megane E-Tech Electric 130 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2,76 s | 2,38 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 4,61 s | 3,99 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 7,37 s | 7,04 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 9,78 s | 10,04 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 12,98 s | 14,12 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 22,75 s | - |
| 0–200 km/h | 45,99 s | - |
| 400 m standing start | 17,34 s | 17,41 stight gap |
| 1,000 m standing start | 30,64 s | 32,22 s |
| Top speed | 217 km/h | 150 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 131 hp | 3 cyl |
| Torque | 230 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 220 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed automatic (EAT6) |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 131 hp | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Torque | 250 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 624 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
Off the line, the 308 PureTech 130 hits 100 km/h in 9.78 s versus 10.04 s for the Megane E-Tech Electric 130. Despite lacking instant torque, 131 hp of power compensates. Despite the faster sprint time, the Megane E-Tech Electric 130 is 9 m further along the track at this moment: stronger low-speed acceleration offsets a slower run beyond 100 km/h.
At 200 metres, the Megane E-Tech Electric 130 is doing 108 km/h against 113 km/h for the 308 PureTech 130. The gap is 0.26 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the 308 PureTech 130 crosses the line in 17.34 s versus 17.41 s. The 0.07 s gap represents roughly 2 m of track - barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the 308 PureTech 130 continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 158 km/h versus 146 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 308 PureTech 130 finishes in 30.64 s versus 32.22 s, with a 1.58 s lead.
Electronically capped at 150 km/h, the Megane E-Tech Electric 130 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.
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 16.85 seconds. The 0.26 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, 308 PureTech 130 wins (9,78 s vs 10,04 s).
308 PureTech 130 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 9,78 seconds (calibrated simulation).
308 PureTech 130: 131 hp, ratio 9,31 kg/hp. Megane E-Tech Electric 130: 131 hp, ratio 12,40 kg/hp.
308 PureTech 130: 217 km/h. Megane E-Tech Electric 130: 150 km/h.