Over 0–100 km/h, Clio 6 E-Tech Full Hybrid 160 wins (8,73 s vs 10,04 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 | Megane E-Tech Electric 130 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 8,73 s−1,31 s | 10,04 s |
| 400 m standing start | 16,40 s−1,01 s | 17,41 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 29,70 s−2,52 s | 32,22 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 180 km/h+30 km/h | 150 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 8,56 kg/hpbetter ratio | 12,40 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 | Megane E-Tech Electric 130 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2,06 s | 2,38 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3,45 s | 3,99 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 6,07 s | 7,04 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 8,73 s | 10,04 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 11,64 s | 14,12 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 22,08 s | - |
| 400 m standing start | 16,40 s | 17,41 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 29,70 s | 32,22 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 | 131 hp | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Torque | 250 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 624 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
Off the line, the Clio 6 E-Tech Full Hybrid 160 hits 100 km/h in 8.73 s versus 10.04 s for the Megane E-Tech Electric 130. Despite lacking instant torque, 160 hp of power compensates. At this point, the Clio 6 E-Tech Full Hybrid 160 leads by 1.31 s and sits roughly 14 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Clio 6 E-Tech Full Hybrid 160 is doing 114 km/h against 108 km/h for the Megane E-Tech Electric 130. The gap is 0.64 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 17.41 s. The 1.01 s gap represents roughly 37 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 146 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Clio 6 E-Tech Full Hybrid 160 finishes in 29.70 s versus 32.22 s, with a 2.52 s lead.
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 Megane E-Tech Electric 130 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 16.85 seconds. The 1.31 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 10,04 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. Megane E-Tech Electric 130: 131 hp, ratio 12,40 kg/hp.
Clio 6 E-Tech Full Hybrid 160: 180 km/h. Megane E-Tech Electric 130: 150 km/h.