Over 0–100 km/h, ID.3 Pro wins (7,35 s vs 9,18 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
Simulation
Calibration
Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.
| ID.3 Pro | Clio 5 E-Tech Full Hybrid 145 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7,35 s−1,83 s | 9,18 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,50 s−1,26 s | 16,76 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 29,13 s−1,11 s | 30,24 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 160 km/h | 180 km/h−20 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 8,82 kg/hpbetter ratio | 9,37 kg/hp |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
Simulated performance at each stage. Winner in green.
| Palier | ID.3 Pro | Clio 5 E-Tech Full Hybrid 145 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,88 s | 2,21 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3,15 s | 3,74 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5,31 s | 6,48 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 7,35 s | 9,18 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 10,01 s | 12,42 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 18,97 s | 22,77 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,50 s | 16,76 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 29,13 s | 30,24 s |
| Top speed | 160 km/h | 180 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 204 hp | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Torque | 310 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 800 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
| 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 |
Off the line, the ID.3 Pro hits 100 km/h in 7.35 s versus 9.18 s for the Clio 5 E-Tech Full Hybrid 145. The instant torque of 310 Nm from the electric motor makes the difference. At this point, the ID.3 Pro leads by 1.83 s and sits roughly 17 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the ID.3 Pro is doing 121 km/h against 113 km/h for the Clio 5 E-Tech Full Hybrid 145. The gap is 0.90 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the ID.3 Pro crosses the line in 15.50 s versus 16.76 s. The 1.26 s gap represents roughly 48 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the gap narrows. The ID.3 Pro maxes out at 160 km/h while the Clio 5 E-Tech Full Hybrid 145 keeps accelerating towards 180 km/h. At 600 metres, the gap is down to 1.46 s from 1.26 s at 400 metres.
At 1,000 metres, the ID.3 Pro finishes in 29.13 s versus 30.23 s, with just 1.11 s to spare. The Clio 5 E-Tech Full Hybrid 145 fails to fully close the launch gap.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the ID.3 Pro is capped at 160 km/h, the Clio 5 E-Tech Full Hybrid 145 at 180 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.
Instant electric torque gives an advantage off the line. The higher top speed of the combustion engine gives an advantage over longer distances. The distance at which one catches the other depends on the top speed differential.
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 14.59 seconds. The 1.83 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, ID.3 Pro wins (7,35 s vs 9,18 s).
ID.3 Pro goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 7,35 seconds (calibrated simulation).
ID.3 Pro: 204 hp, ratio 8,82 kg/hp. Clio 5 E-Tech Full Hybrid 145: 143 hp, ratio 9,37 kg/hp.
ID.3 Pro: 160 km/h. Clio 5 E-Tech Full Hybrid 145: 180 km/h.