Over 0–100 km/h, Clio 5 E-Tech Hybrid 145 and 116d F40 are neck and neck (10,10 s vs 10,17 s, no significant gap).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | Clio 5 E-Tech Hybrid 145 | 116d F40 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 10.10 s | 10.17 s | 0.07 s · Clio 5 E-Tech Hybrid 145 |
| 400 m standing start | 17.52 s | 17.39 s | 0.13 s · 116d F40 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 31.24 s | 31.69 s | 0.45 s · Clio 5 E-Tech Hybrid 145 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 180 km/h | 200 km/h | 20 km/h · 116d F40 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 10.35 kg/hp | 11.85 kg/hp | better ratio · Clio 5 E-Tech Hybrid 145 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Clio 5 E-Tech Hybrid 145 | 116d F40 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2.69 s | 2.27 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 4.41 s | 3.75 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 7.39 s | 7.01 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 10.10 s · tight gap | 10.17 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 13.65 s | 14.33 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 24.92 s | 28.15 s |
| 0–200 km/h | - | 83.24 s |
| 400 m standing start | 17.52 s | 17.39 s · tight gap |
| 1,000 m standing start | 31.24 s | 31.69 s |
| Top speed | 180 km/h | 200 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 | Inline-4 Atkinson cycle E-Tech (HR16) |
| Torque | 205 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 480 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | Multi-mode automatic (E-Tech) |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 116 hp | 3 cyl |
| Torque | 270 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 375 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | Six-speed manual |
Off the line, the Clio 5 E-Tech Hybrid 145 hits 100 km/h in 10.10 s versus 10.17 s for the 116d. The 0.07 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the 116d is doing 106 km/h against 110 km/h for the Clio 5 E-Tech Hybrid 145. The gap is 0.34 s. The gap widens compared to the 0-100.
At 400 metres standing start, the 116d crosses the line in 17.39 s versus 17.52 s. The 0.13 s gap represents roughly 5 m of track - barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the situation changes. The Clio 5 E-Tech Hybrid 145 maxes out at 180 km/h while the 116d keeps accelerating towards 200 km/h. At 600 metres, the gap has dropped to 0.08 s.
Around 522 metres, both vehicles are level. This is the inversion point: the Clio 5 E-Tech Hybrid 145 overcomes its launch deficit thanks to a 20 km/h higher top speed.
At 1,000 metres, the Clio 5 E-Tech Hybrid 145 finishes in 31.23 s versus 31.69 s. The 0.45 s delta shows an extremely tight race.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Clio 5 E-Tech Hybrid 145 is capped at 180 km/h, the 116d at 200 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 (10.35 kg/hp vs 11.85 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Manual).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 16.95 seconds. The 0.07 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 Hybrid 145 and 116d F40 are neck and neck (10,10 s vs 10,17 s, no significant gap).
Clio 5 E-Tech Hybrid 145 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 10,10 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Clio 5 E-Tech Hybrid 145: 143 hp, ratio 10,35 kg/hp. 116d F40: 116 hp, ratio 11,85 kg/hp.
Clio 5 E-Tech Hybrid 145: 180 km/h. 116d F40: 200 km/h.