Over 0–100 km/h, Austral E-Tech Full Hybrid 200 wins (8,29 s vs 10,21 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.
| Austral E-Tech Full Hybrid 200 | Kuga 2nd Gen EcoBoost 150 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 8,29 s−1,92 s | 10,21 s |
| 400 m standing start | 16,16 s−1,40 s | 17,56 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28,80 s−3,19 s | 31,99 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 180 km/h | 193 km/h−13 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 8,20 kg/hpbetter ratio | 10,55 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 | Austral E-Tech Full Hybrid 200 | Kuga 2nd Gen EcoBoost 150 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2,32 s | 2,42 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 3,87 s | 3,72 stight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 6,21 s | 7,20 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 8,29 s | 10,21 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 10,88 s | 14,68 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 18,55 s | 29,72 s |
| 400 m standing start | 16,16 s | 17,56 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28,80 s | 31,99 s |
| Top speed | 180 km/h | 193 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 200 hp | Inline-3 Turbo E-Tech (H5F 130) |
| Torque | 300 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 639 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | Multi-mode automatic (E-Tech) |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 150 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 240 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 582 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual |
Off the line, the Austral E-Tech Full Hybrid 200 hits 100 km/h in 8.29 s versus 10.21 s for the Kuga 2nd Gen EcoBoost 150. At this point, the Austral E-Tech Full Hybrid 200 leads by 1.92 s and sits roughly 9 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Austral E-Tech Full Hybrid 200 is doing 120 km/h against 105 km/h for the Kuga 2nd Gen EcoBoost 150. The gap is 0.66 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Austral E-Tech Full Hybrid 200 crosses the line in 16.16 s versus 17.56 s. The 1.40 s gap represents roughly 50 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Austral E-Tech Full Hybrid 200 continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 168 km/h versus 147 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Austral E-Tech Full Hybrid 200 finishes in 28.80 s versus 31.98 s, with a 3.18 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (180 vs 193 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Electronically capped at 180 km/h, the Austral E-Tech Full Hybrid 200 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 combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (8.20 kg/hp vs 10.55 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Manual).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 17.26 seconds. The 1.92 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Austral E-Tech Full Hybrid 200 wins (8,29 s vs 10,21 s).
Austral E-Tech Full Hybrid 200 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 8,29 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Austral E-Tech Full Hybrid 200: 200 hp, ratio 8,20 kg/hp. Kuga 2nd Gen EcoBoost 150: 150 hp, ratio 10,55 kg/hp.
Austral E-Tech Full Hybrid 200: 180 km/h. Kuga 2nd Gen EcoBoost 150: 193 km/h.