Over 0–100 km/h, Taycan wins (5,13 s vs 7,48 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | Taycan | Megane E-Tech Electric | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5.13 s | 7.48 s | 2.36 s · Taycan |
| 400 m standing start | 13.03 s | 15.59 s | 2.56 s · Taycan |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22.91 s | 29.16 s | 6.25 s · Taycan |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 230 km/h | 160 km/h | 70 km/h · Taycan |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5.15 kg/hp | 8.11 kg/hp | better ratio · Taycan |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Taycan | Megane E-Tech Electric |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.53 s | 2.07 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.55 s | 3.46 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4.09 s | 5.62 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.13 s | 7.48 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 6.30 s | 9.92 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 9.95 s | 18.05 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 14.43 s | - |
| 400 m standing start | 13.03 s | 15.59 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22.91 s | 29.16 s |
| Top speed | 230 km/h | 160 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 | 402 hp | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PSM) |
| Torque | 345 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 071 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Two-speed dog-ring rear |
| 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 Taycan hits 100 km/h in 5.13 s versus 7.48 s for the Megane E-Tech Electric. At this point, the Taycan leads by 2.36 s and sits roughly 19 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Taycan is doing 148 km/h against 123 km/h for the Megane E-Tech Electric. The gap is 1.59 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Taycan crosses the line in 13.02 s versus 15.59 s. The 2.57 s gap represents roughly 103 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Taycan continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 215 km/h versus 160 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Taycan finishes in 22.91 s versus 29.16 s, with a 6.25 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Taycan is capped at 230 km/h, the Megane E-Tech Electric at 160 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 electric powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (5.15 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 11.47 seconds. The 2.36 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
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Over 0–100 km/h, Taycan wins (5,13 s vs 7,48 s).
Taycan goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 5,13 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Taycan: 402 hp, ratio 5,15 kg/hp. Megane E-Tech Electric: 218 hp, ratio 8,11 kg/hp.
Taycan: 230 km/h. Megane E-Tech Electric: 160 km/h.