Over 0–100 km/h, Clio 6 E-Tech Full Hybrid 160 wins (8,73 s vs 10,59 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 | Civic | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 8,73 s−1,86 s | 10,59 s |
| 400 m standing start | 16,40 s−1,49 s | 17,89 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 29,70 s−2,35 s | 32,05 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 180 km/h+2 km/h | 178 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 8,56 kg/hpbetter ratio | 9,46 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 | Civic |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2,06 s | 2,91 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3,45 s | 4,69 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 6,07 s | 7,67 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 8,73 s | 10,59 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 11,64 s | 14,07 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 22,08 s | 27,80 s |
| 400 m standing start | 16,40 s | 17,89 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 29,70 s | 32,05 s |
| Top speed | 180 km/h | 178 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 | 129 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 153 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 220 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | CVT |
Off the line, the Clio 6 E-Tech Full Hybrid 160 hits 100 km/h in 8.73 s versus 10.59 s for the Civic. At this point, the Clio 6 E-Tech Full Hybrid 160 leads by 1.86 s and sits roughly 28 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Clio 6 E-Tech Full Hybrid 160 is doing 114 km/h against 109 km/h for the Civic. The gap is 1.21 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 17.88 s. The 1.49 s gap represents roughly 54 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
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 149 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Clio 6 E-Tech Full Hybrid 160 finishes in 29.70 s versus 32.04 s, with a 2.35 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (180 vs 178 km/h), preventing any comeback.
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 Civic at 185 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 9.46 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 16.94 seconds. The 1.86 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 10,59 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. Civic: 129 hp, ratio 9,46 kg/hp.
Clio 6 E-Tech Full Hybrid 160: 180 km/h. Civic: 178 km/h.