Over 0–100 km/h, Clio 5 1.3 TCe 140 wins (9,17 s vs 10,59 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | Clio 5 1.3 TCe 140 | Civic | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 9.17 s | 10.59 s | 1.42 s · Clio 5 1.3 TCe 140 |
| 400 m standing start | 16.86 s | 17.89 s | 1.03 s · Clio 5 1.3 TCe 140 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 29.94 s | 32.05 s | 2.11 s · Clio 5 1.3 TCe 140 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 210 km/h | 178 km/h | 32 km/h · Clio 5 1.3 TCe 140 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 8.54 kg/hp | 9.46 kg/hp | better ratio · Clio 5 1.3 TCe 140 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Clio 5 1.3 TCe 140 | Civic |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2.55 s | 2.91 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 4.24 s | 4.69 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 6.87 s | 7.67 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 9.17 s | 10.59 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 12.14 s | 14.07 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 21.25 s | 27.80 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 45.38 s | - |
| 400 m standing start | 16.86 s | 17.89 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 29.94 s | 32.05 s |
| Top speed | 210 km/h | 178 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 | 140 hp | I4 |
| Torque | 240 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 196 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | EDC 7-speed (dual clutch) |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 129 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 153 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 220 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | CVT |
Off the line, the Clio 5 1.3 TCe 140 hits 100 km/h in 9.17 s versus 10.59 s for the Civic. At this point, the Clio 5 1.3 TCe 140 leads by 1.42 s and sits roughly 14 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Clio 5 1.3 TCe 140 is doing 115 km/h against 109 km/h for the Civic. The gap is 0.68 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Clio 5 1.3 TCe 140 crosses the line in 16.85 s versus 17.88 s. The 1.03 s gap represents roughly 38 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Clio 5 1.3 TCe 140 continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 161 km/h versus 149 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Clio 5 1.3 TCe 140 finishes in 29.94 s versus 32.04 s, with a 2.11 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Clio 5 1.3 TCe 140 is capped at 210 km/h, the Civic at 185 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 (8.54 kg/hp vs 9.46 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 16.94 seconds. The 1.42 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, Clio 5 1.3 TCe 140 wins (9,17 s vs 10,59 s).
Clio 5 1.3 TCe 140 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 9,17 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Clio 5 1.3 TCe 140: 140 hp, ratio 8,54 kg/hp. Civic: 129 hp, ratio 9,46 kg/hp.
Clio 5 1.3 TCe 140: 210 km/h. Civic: 178 km/h.