Over 0–100 km/h, 118i F20LCI wins (8,56 s vs 8,73 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.
| Clio 6 E-Tech Full Hybrid 160 | 118i F20LCI | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 8,73 s | 8,56 s+0,17 s |
| 400 m standing start | 16,40 s | 16,36 s+0,04 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 29,70 s−0,05 s | 29,75 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 180 km/h | 210 km/h−30 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 8,56 kg/hpbetter ratio | 9,56 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 | 118i F20LCI |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2,06 s | 1,92 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 3,45 s | 3,28 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 6,07 s | 6,12 stight gap |
| 0–100 km/h | 8,73 s | 8,56 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 11,64 s | 12,16 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 22,08 s | 22,21 stight gap |
| 0–200 km/h | - | 47,29 s |
| 400 m standing start | 16,40 s | 16,36 stight gap |
| 1,000 m standing start | 29,70 s | 29,75 stight gap |
| Top speed | 180 km/h | 210 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 | 136 hp | 3 cyl |
| Torque | 220 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 300 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual (8-speed Steptronic) |
Off the line, the 118i hits 100 km/h in 8.56 s versus 8.73 s for the Clio 6 E-Tech Full Hybrid 160. At this point, the 118i leads by 0.17 s and sits roughly 4 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 118i is doing 112 km/h against 114 km/h for the Clio 6 E-Tech Full Hybrid 160. The gap is 0.11 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the 118i crosses the line in 16.36 s versus 16.39 s. The 0.03 s gap represents roughly 1 m of track
Past 400 metres, the situation changes. The Clio 6 E-Tech Full Hybrid 160 maxes out at 180 km/h while the 118i keeps accelerating towards 210 km/h. At 600 metres, the gap has dropped to 0.03 s.
Around 871 metres, both vehicles are level. This is the inversion point: the Clio 6 E-Tech Full Hybrid 160 overcomes its launch deficit thanks to a 30 km/h higher top speed.
At 1,000 metres, the Clio 6 E-Tech Full Hybrid 160 finishes in 29.70 s versus 29.74 s. The 0.04 s delta shows an extremely tight race.
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 118i 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 9.56 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 14.05 seconds. The 0.17 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, 118i F20LCI wins (8,56 s vs 8,73 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. 118i F20LCI: 136 hp, ratio 9,56 kg/hp.
Clio 6 E-Tech Full Hybrid 160: 180 km/h. 118i F20LCI: 210 km/h.