Over 0–100 km/h, Clio 6 E-Tech Full Hybrid 160 wins (8,73 s vs 9,71 s).
Performance comparison
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.
| Clio 6 E-Tech Full Hybrid 160 | 116 F70 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 8,73 s−0,98 s | 9,71 s |
| 400 m standing start | 16,40 s−0,48 s | 16,88 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 29,70 s−1,61 s | 31,31 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 180 km/h | 206 km/h−26 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 8,56 kg/hpbetter ratio | 11,39 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 | Clio 6 E-Tech Full Hybrid 160 | 116 F70 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2,06 s | 1,56 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3,45 s | 2,99 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 6,07 s | 6,40 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 8,73 s | 9,71 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 11,64 s | 14,10 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 22,08 s | 28,40 s |
| 0–200 km/h | - | 76,57 s |
| 400 m standing start | 16,40 s | 16,88 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 29,70 s | 31,31 s |
| Top speed | 180 km/h | 206 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 160 hp | E4 |
| Torque | 205 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 370 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | E-Tech Multi-Mode dog-clutch (ICE: 4-speed, EV: 2-speed) |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 122 hp | 3 cyl |
| Torque | 230 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 390 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed Steptronic transmission with dual clutch |
Off the line, the Clio 6 E-Tech Full Hybrid 160 hits 100 km/h in 8.73 s versus 9.71 s for the Bmw 116. Despite the faster sprint time, the Bmw 116 is 4 m further along the track at this moment: stronger low-speed acceleration offsets a slower run beyond 100 km/h.
At 200 metres, the Clio 6 E-Tech Full Hybrid 160 is doing 114 km/h against 106 km/h for the Bmw 116. The gap is 0.01 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Clio 6 E-Tech Full Hybrid 160 crosses the line in 16.39 s versus 16.88 s. The 0.48 s gap represents roughly 17 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the Clio 6 E-Tech Full Hybrid 160 continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 157 km/h versus 146 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Clio 6 E-Tech Full Hybrid 160 finishes in 29.70 s versus 31.31 s, with a 1.61 s lead. Despite a higher top speed (206 km/h), the Bmw 116 never recovers its launch deficit.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Clio 6 E-Tech Full Hybrid 160 is capped at 180 km/h, the Bmw 116 at 210 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 (8.56 kg/hp vs 11.39 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 16.84 seconds. The 0.98 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Clio 6 E-Tech Full Hybrid 160 wins (8,73 s vs 9,71 s).
Clio 6 E-Tech Full Hybrid 160 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 8,73 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Clio 6 E-Tech Full Hybrid 160: 160 hp, ratio 8,56 kg/hp. 116 F70: 122 hp, ratio 11,39 kg/hp.
Clio 6 E-Tech Full Hybrid 160: 180 km/h. 116 F70: 206 km/h.