Over 0–100 km/h, 5 E-Tech Electric 150 wins (8,12 s vs 8,73 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 | 5 E-Tech Electric 150 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 8,73 s | 8,12 s+0,61 s |
| 400 m standing start | 16,40 s | 16,14 s+0,26 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 29,70 s−0,92 s | 30,62 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 180 km/h+30 km/h | 150 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 8,56 kg/hpbetter ratio | 10,16 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 | 5 E-Tech Electric 150 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2,06 s | 2,07 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 3,45 s | 3,46 stight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 6,07 s | 5,85 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 8,73 s | 8,12 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 11,64 s | 11,18 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 22,08 s | - |
| 400 m standing start | 16,40 s | 16,14 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 29,70 s | 30,62 s |
| Top speed | 180 km/h | 150 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 | 150 hp | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Torque | 245 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 524 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
Off the line, the 5 E-Tech Electric 150 hits 100 km/h in 8.12 s versus 8.73 s for the Clio 6 E-Tech Full Hybrid 160. The instant torque of 245 Nm from the electric motor makes the difference. At this point, the 5 E-Tech Electric 150 leads by 0.61 s and sits roughly 3 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 5 E-Tech Electric 150 is doing 117 km/h against 114 km/h for the Clio 6 E-Tech Full Hybrid 160. The gap is 0.20 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the 5 E-Tech Electric 150 crosses the line in 16.13 s versus 16.39 s. The 0.26 s gap represents roughly 10 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the situation changes. The 5 E-Tech Electric 150 maxes out at 150 km/h while the Clio 6 E-Tech Full Hybrid 160 keeps accelerating towards 180 km/h. At 600 metres, the gap has dropped to 0.22 s.
Around 725 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 30.62 s. The 0.92 s delta in favour of the Clio 6 E-Tech Full Hybrid 160 shows that top speed makes a clear difference.
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 5 E-Tech Electric 150 at 150 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.
Instant electric torque gives an advantage off the line. The higher top speed of the combustion engine gives an advantage over longer distances. The distance at which one catches the other depends on the top speed differential.
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 13.81 seconds. The 0.61 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
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Over 0–100 km/h, 5 E-Tech Electric 150 wins (8,12 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. 5 E-Tech Electric 150: 150 hp, ratio 10,16 kg/hp.
Clio 6 E-Tech Full Hybrid 160: 180 km/h. 5 E-Tech Electric 150: 150 km/h.