Sur 0–100 km/h, Megane E-Tech Electric gagne (7,48 s vs 7,58 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.
| 408 Hybrid 225 e-EAT8 | Megane E-Tech Electric | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7,58 s | 7,48 s+0,10 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,62 s | 15,59 s+0,03 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27,97 s−1,19 s | 29,16 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 233 km/h+73 km/h | 160 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 7,66 kg/hpbetter ratio | 8,11 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 | 408 Hybrid 225 e-EAT8 | Megane E-Tech Electric |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2,09 s | 2,07 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 3,49 s | 3,46 stight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 5,64 s | 5,62 stight gap |
| 0–100 km/h | 7,58 s | 7,48 stight gap |
| 0–120 km/h | 10,06 s | 9,92 stight gap |
| 0–160 km/h | 17,38 s | 18,05 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 31,62 s | — |
| 400 m standing start | 15,62 s | 15,59 stight gap |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27,97 s | 29,16 s |
| Top speed | 233 km/h | 160 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 225 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 360 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 723 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed automatic e-EAT8 PHEV |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 218 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 300 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 768 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | — | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
Off the line, the Megane E-Tech Electric hits 100 km/h in 7.48 s versus 7.58 s for the 408 Hybrid 225 e-EAT8. The 0.10 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the Megane E-Tech Electric is doing 123 km/h against 122 km/h for the 408 Hybrid 225 e-EAT8. The gap is 0.05 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the Megane E-Tech Electric crosses the line in 15.59 s versus 15.61 s. The 0.03 s gap represents roughly 1 m of track
Past 400 metres, the situation changes. The Megane E-Tech Electric maxes out at 160 km/h while the 408 Hybrid 225 e-EAT8 keeps accelerating towards 233 km/h. At 600 metres, the gap has dropped to 0.09 s.
Around 480 metres, both vehicles are level. This is the inversion point: the 408 Hybrid 225 e-EAT8 overcomes its launch deficit thanks to a 73 km/h higher top speed.
At 1,000 metres, the 408 Hybrid 225 e-EAT8 finishes in 27.96 s versus 29.16 s. The 1.19 s delta in favour of the 408 Hybrid 225 e-EAT8 shows that top speed makes a clear difference.
On paper, the 408 Hybrid 225 e-EAT8 combines 225 hp, 360 Nm and 1,723 kg — a clear theoretical edge over the Megane E-Tech Electric. Yet the Megane E-Tech Electric launches quicker. At standstill, both motors deliver peak torque from 0 rpm: the decisive factor is no longer raw power, but available grip. If the Megane E-Tech Electric has a better traction coefficient (tyres, weight distribution, traction control calibration), it puts down more force despite inferior specs — exactly what the simulation reflects, calibrated on manufacturer 0-100 km/h times.
Electronically capped at 160 km/h, the Megane E-Tech Electric 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 (7.66 kg/hp vs 8.11 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 11.55 seconds. The 0.10 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
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Sur 0–100 km/h, Megane E-Tech Electric gagne (7,48 s vs 7,58 s).
408 Hybrid 225 e-EAT8 passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 7,58 secondes (simulation calibrée).
408 Hybrid 225 e-EAT8 : 225 hp, ratio 7,66 kg/hp. Megane E-Tech Electric : 218 hp, ratio 8,11 kg/hp.
408 Hybrid 225 e-EAT8 : 233 km/h. Megane E-Tech Electric : 160 km/h.