Over 0–100 km/h, Compass 4xe wins (7,58 s vs 8,29 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
7.58 s
| Measure | Austral E-Tech Full Hybrid 200 | Compass 4xe | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 8.29 s | 7.58 s | 0.71 s · Compass 4xe |
| 400 m standing start | 16.16 s | 15.62 s | 0.54 s · Compass 4xe |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28.80 s | 28.88 s | 0.08 s · Austral E-Tech Full Hybrid 200 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 180 km/h | 200 km/h | 20 km/h · Compass 4xe |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 8.20 kg/hp | 9.56 kg/hp | better ratio · Austral E-Tech Full Hybrid 200 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Austral E-Tech Full Hybrid 200 | Compass 4xe |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2.32 s | 1.62 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3.87 s | 2.72 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 6.21 s | 5.25 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.29 s | 7.58 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 10.88 s | 10.77 s · tight gap |
| 0–160 km/h | 18.55 s | 20.78 s |
| 0–200 km/h | - | 50.50 s |
| 400 m standing start | 16.16 s | 15.62 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28.80 s · tight gap | 28.88 s |
| Top speed | 180 km/h | 200 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 | 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 | 190 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 817 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed automatic |
Off the line, the Compass 4xe hits 100 km/h in 7.58 s versus 8.29 s for the Austral E-Tech Full Hybrid 200. The instant torque of 400 Nm from the electric motor makes the difference. At this point, the Compass 4xe leads by 0.71 s and sits roughly 22 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Compass 4xe is doing 116 km/h against 120 km/h for the Austral E-Tech Full Hybrid 200. The gap is 0.74 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the Compass 4xe crosses the line in 15.62 s versus 16.16 s. The 0.54 s gap represents roughly 22 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the situation changes. The Austral E-Tech Full Hybrid 200 maxes out at 180 km/h while the Compass 4xe keeps accelerating towards 200 km/h. At 600 metres, the gap has dropped to 0.30 s.
Around 856 metres, both vehicles are level. This is the inversion point: the Austral E-Tech Full Hybrid 200 overcomes its launch deficit thanks to a 20 km/h higher top speed.
At 1,000 metres, the Austral E-Tech Full Hybrid 200 finishes in 28.80 s versus 28.87 s. The 0.07 s delta shows an extremely tight race.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Austral E-Tech Full Hybrid 200 is capped at 180 km/h, the Compass 4xe at 200 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.
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 12.66 seconds. The 0.71 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Compass 4xe wins (7,58 s vs 8,29 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. Compass 4xe: 190 hp, ratio 9,56 kg/hp.
Austral E-Tech Full Hybrid 200: 180 km/h. Compass 4xe: 200 km/h.