Over 0–100 km/h, Clio 5 E-Tech Full Hybrid 145 wins (9,18 s vs 9,44 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
9.44 s
| Measure | Clio 5 E-Tech Full Hybrid 145 | 218i F22 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 9.18 s | 9.44 s | 0.26 s · Clio 5 E-Tech Full Hybrid 145 |
| 400 m standing start | 16.76 s | 17.00 s | 0.24 s · Clio 5 E-Tech Full Hybrid 145 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 30.24 s | 30.74 s | 0.50 s · Clio 5 E-Tech Full Hybrid 145 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 180 km/h | 205 km/h | 25 km/h · 218i F22 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 9.37 kg/hp | 9.68 kg/hp | better ratio · Clio 5 E-Tech Full Hybrid 145 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Clio 5 E-Tech Full Hybrid 145 | 218i F22 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2.21 s · tight gap | 2.30 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3.74 s · tight gap | 3.85 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 6.48 s | 6.75 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 9.18 s | 9.44 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 12.42 s | 12.97 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 22.77 s | 24.54 s |
| 0–200 km/h | - | 66.35 s |
| 400 m standing start | 16.76 s | 17.00 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 30.24 s | 30.74 s |
| Top speed | 180 km/h | 205 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 | 143 hp | E4 |
| Torque | 205 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 340 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | E-Tech Multi-Mode dog-clutch 4-speed |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 140 hp | 3 cyl |
| Torque | 220 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 355 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual (7-speed Steptronic with double clutch) |
Off the line, the Clio 5 E-Tech Full Hybrid 145 hits 100 km/h in 9.18 s versus 9.44 s for the 218i. At this point, the Clio 5 E-Tech Full Hybrid 145 leads by 0.26 s and sits roughly 3 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Clio 5 E-Tech Full Hybrid 145 is doing 113 km/h against 111 km/h for the 218i. The gap is 0.15 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Clio 5 E-Tech Full Hybrid 145 crosses the line in 16.76 s versus 16.99 s. The 0.23 s gap represents roughly 9 m of track - barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the Clio 5 E-Tech Full Hybrid 145 continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 157 km/h versus 153 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Clio 5 E-Tech Full Hybrid 145 finishes in 30.23 s versus 30.73 s, with a 0.50 s lead. Despite a higher top speed (205 km/h), the 218i never recovers its launch deficit.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Clio 5 E-Tech Full Hybrid 145 is capped at 180 km/h, the 218i at 205 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 (9.37 kg/hp vs 9.68 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 15.17 seconds. The 0.26 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Clio 5 E-Tech Full Hybrid 145 wins (9,18 s vs 9,44 s).
Clio 5 E-Tech Full Hybrid 145 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 9,18 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Clio 5 E-Tech Full Hybrid 145: 143 hp, ratio 9,37 kg/hp. 218i F22: 140 hp, ratio 9,68 kg/hp.
Clio 5 E-Tech Full Hybrid 145: 180 km/h. 218i F22: 205 km/h.