Over 0–100 km/h, Clio 5 1.3 TCe 140 wins (9,17 s vs 9,90 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 | Jazz e:HEV | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 9.17 s | 9.90 s | 0.73 s · Clio 5 1.3 TCe 140 |
| 400 m standing start | 16.86 s | 17.09 s | 0.23 s · Clio 5 1.3 TCe 140 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 29.94 s | 31.95 s | 2.01 s · Clio 5 1.3 TCe 140 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 210 km/h | 170 km/h | 40 km/h · Clio 5 1.3 TCe 140 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 8.54 kg/hp | 11.18 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 | Jazz e:HEV |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2.55 s | 1.81 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 4.24 s | 3.30 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 6.87 s | 6.60 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 9.17 s | 9.90 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 12.14 s | 14.34 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 21.25 s | 34.79 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 45.38 s | - |
| 400 m standing start | 16.86 s | 17.09 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 29.94 s | 31.95 s |
| Top speed | 210 km/h | 170 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 | 107 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 253 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 196 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | e-CVT (Honda i-MMD) |
Off the line, the Clio 5 1.3 TCe 140 hits 100 km/h in 9.17 s versus 9.90 s for the Jazz e:HEV. Despite the faster sprint time, the Jazz e:HEV is 13 m further along the track at this moment: stronger low-speed acceleration offsets a slower run beyond 100 km/h.
At 200 metres, the Jazz e:HEV is doing 106 km/h against 115 km/h for the Clio 5 1.3 TCe 140. The gap is 0.32 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 17.08 s. The 0.23 s gap represents roughly 8 m of track - barely a car length.
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 142 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Clio 5 1.3 TCe 140 finishes in 29.94 s versus 31.95 s, with a 2.01 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 Jazz e:HEV at 170 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 11.18 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 17.33 seconds. The 0.73 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Clio 5 1.3 TCe 140 wins (9,17 s vs 9,90 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. Jazz e:HEV: 107 hp, ratio 11,18 kg/hp.
Clio 5 1.3 TCe 140: 210 km/h. Jazz e:HEV: 170 km/h.