Over 0–100 km/h, Captur E-Tech Hybrid 145 wins (10,12 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.
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| Measure | Captur E-Tech Hybrid 145 | Arkana E-Tech Hybrid 145 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 10.12 s | 10.64 s | 0.52 s · Captur E-Tech Hybrid 145 |
| 400 m standing start | 17.57 s | 17.87 s | 0.30 s · Captur E-Tech Hybrid 145 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 31.28 s | 31.99 s | 0.71 s · Captur E-Tech Hybrid 145 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 172 km/h | 175 km/h | 3 km/h · Arkana E-Tech Hybrid 145 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 9.76 kg/hp | 10.69 kg/hp | better ratio · Captur E-Tech Hybrid 145 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Captur E-Tech Hybrid 145 | Arkana E-Tech Hybrid 145 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2.77 s | 2.93 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 4.63 s | 4.42 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 7.51 s · tight gap | 7.63 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 10.12 s | 10.64 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 13.53 s | 14.50 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 24.91 s | 27.54 s |
| 400 m standing start | 17.57 s | 17.87 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 31.28 s | 31.99 s |
| Top speed | 172 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 | 145 hp | Inline-4 Atkinson cycle E-Tech (HR16) |
| Torque | 205 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 415 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 Captur E-Tech Hybrid 145 hits 100 km/h in 10.12 s versus 10.64 s for the Arkana E-Tech Hybrid 145. At this point, the Captur E-Tech Hybrid 145 leads by 0.52 s and sits roughly 2 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Captur E-Tech Hybrid 145 is doing 111 km/h against 107 km/h for the Arkana E-Tech Hybrid 145. The gap is 0.12 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Captur E-Tech Hybrid 145 crosses the line in 17.57 s versus 17.87 s. The 0.30 s gap represents roughly 11 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the Captur E-Tech Hybrid 145 continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 154 km/h versus 149 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Captur E-Tech Hybrid 145 finishes in 31.27 s versus 31.99 s, with a 0.71 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (172 vs 175 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Captur E-Tech Hybrid 145 is capped at 172 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 (9.76 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 0.52 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, Captur E-Tech Hybrid 145 wins (10,12 s vs 10,64 s).
Captur E-Tech Hybrid 145 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 10,12 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Captur E-Tech Hybrid 145: 145 hp, ratio 9,76 kg/hp. Arkana E-Tech Hybrid 145: 143 hp, ratio 10,69 kg/hp.
Captur E-Tech Hybrid 145: 172 km/h. Arkana E-Tech Hybrid 145: 175 km/h.