Over 0–100 km/h, Austral E-Tech Full Hybrid 200 wins (8,29 s vs 10,64 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
10.64 s
| Measure | Austral E-Tech Full Hybrid 200 | Arkana E-Tech Hybrid 145 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 8.29 s | 10.64 s | 2.35 s · Austral E-Tech Full Hybrid 200 |
| 400 m standing start | 16.16 s | 17.87 s | 1.71 s · Austral E-Tech Full Hybrid 200 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28.80 s | 31.99 s | 3.19 s · Austral E-Tech Full Hybrid 200 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 180 km/h | 175 km/h | 5 km/h · Austral E-Tech Full Hybrid 200 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 8.20 kg/hp | 10.69 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 | Arkana E-Tech Hybrid 145 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2.32 s | 2.93 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3.87 s | 4.42 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 6.21 s | 7.63 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.29 s | 10.64 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 10.88 s | 14.50 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 18.55 s | 27.54 s |
| 400 m standing start | 16.16 s | 17.87 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28.80 s | 31.99 s |
| Top speed | 180 km/h | 175 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 | 143 hp | Inline-4 Atkinson cycle E-Tech (HR16) |
| Torque | 205 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 528 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | Multi-mode automatic (E-Tech) |
Off the line, the Austral E-Tech Full Hybrid 200 hits 100 km/h in 8.29 s versus 10.64 s for the Arkana E-Tech Hybrid 145. At this point, the Austral E-Tech Full Hybrid 200 leads by 2.35 s and sits roughly 20 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Austral E-Tech Full Hybrid 200 is doing 120 km/h against 107 km/h for the Arkana E-Tech Hybrid 145. The gap is 1.09 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 17.87 s. The 1.71 s gap represents roughly 62 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 149 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Austral E-Tech Full Hybrid 200 finishes in 28.80 s versus 31.99 s, with a 3.19 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (180 vs 175 km/h), preventing any comeback.
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 Arkana E-Tech Hybrid 145 at 175 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 combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (8.20 kg/hp vs 10.69 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 16.93 seconds. The 2.35 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Swap one of the two models to explore an equivalent duel in the same segment.
Over 0–100 km/h, Austral E-Tech Full Hybrid 200 wins (8,29 s vs 10,64 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. Arkana E-Tech Hybrid 145: 143 hp, ratio 10,69 kg/hp.
Austral E-Tech Full Hybrid 200: 180 km/h. Arkana E-Tech Hybrid 145: 175 km/h.