Over 0–100 km/h, Clio 5 E-Tech Hybrid 145 wins (10,10 s vs 10,76 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
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| Measure | Clio 5 E-Tech Hybrid 145 | 116i F40 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 10.10 s | 10.76 s | 0.66 s · Clio 5 E-Tech Hybrid 145 |
| 400 m standing start | 17.52 s | 17.65 s | 0.13 s · Clio 5 E-Tech Hybrid 145 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 31.24 s | 32.39 s | 1.15 s · Clio 5 E-Tech Hybrid 145 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 180 km/h | 195 km/h | 15 km/h · 116i F40 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 10.35 kg/hp | 12.29 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 | 116i F40 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2.69 s | 2.05 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 4.41 s | 3.56 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 7.39 s | 7.30 s · tight gap |
| 0–100 km/h | 10.10 s | 10.76 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 13.65 s | 15.50 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 24.92 s | 31.49 s |
| 400 m standing start | 17.52 s · tight gap | 17.65 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 31.24 s | 32.39 s |
| Top speed | 180 km/h | 195 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 | 109 hp | 3 cyl |
| Torque | 180 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 340 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual |
Off the line, the Clio 5 E-Tech Hybrid 145 hits 100 km/h in 10.10 s versus 10.76 s for the 116i. Despite the faster sprint time, the 116i is 10 m further along the track at this moment: stronger low-speed acceleration offsets a slower run beyond 100 km/h.
At 200 metres, the 116i is doing 103 km/h against 110 km/h for the Clio 5 E-Tech Hybrid 145. The gap is 0.28 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Clio 5 E-Tech Hybrid 145 crosses the line in 17.52 s versus 17.65 s. The 0.13 s gap represents roughly 5 m of track - barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the Clio 5 E-Tech Hybrid 145 continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 153 km/h versus 143 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Clio 5 E-Tech Hybrid 145 finishes in 31.23 s versus 32.38 s, with a 1.15 s lead. Despite a higher top speed (195 km/h), the 116i never recovers its launch deficit.
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 116i at 195 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 12.29 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Manual).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 18.41 seconds. The 0.66 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 wins (10,10 s vs 10,76 s).
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. 116i F40: 109 hp, ratio 12,29 kg/hp.
Clio 5 E-Tech Hybrid 145: 180 km/h. 116i F40: 195 km/h.