Over 0–100 km/h, i3s I01 wins (6,81 s vs 7,48 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | Megane E-Tech Electric | i3s I01 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7.48 s | 6.81 s | 0.67 s · i3s I01 |
| 400 m standing start | 15.59 s | 15.05 s | 0.54 s · i3s I01 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 29.16 s | 28.59 s | 0.57 s · i3s I01 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 160 km/h | 160 km/h | Same |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 8.11 kg/hp | 7.01 kg/hp | better ratio · i3s I01 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Megane E-Tech Electric | i3s I01 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2.07 s | 1.77 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3.46 s | 2.96 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5.62 s | 4.95 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.48 s | 6.81 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 9.92 s | 9.25 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 18.05 s | 16.98 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15.59 s | 15.05 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 29.16 s | 28.59 s |
| Top speed | 160 km/h | 160 km/h |
Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 218 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 300 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 768 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 184 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 270 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 290 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Automatic, single-speed with fixed ratio (9.665:1) |
Off the line, the i3s hits 100 km/h in 6.81 s versus 7.48 s for the Megane E-Tech Electric. At this point, the i3s leads by 0.67 s and sits roughly 12 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the i3s is doing 124 km/h against 123 km/h for the Megane E-Tech Electric. The gap is 0.49 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the i3s crosses the line in 15.05 s versus 15.59 s. The 0.54 s gap represents roughly 23 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the i3s continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 160 km/h versus 160 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the i3s finishes in 28.59 s versus 29.16 s, with a 0.57 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (160 vs 160 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the Megane E-Tech Electric and the i3s are governed to 160 km/h. At that speed, standard-fit tyres approach their safety threshold - an industrial ceiling common to most electric vehicles in this segment. Neither car shows its true aerodynamic potential in this duel.
With two electric powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (8.11 kg/hp vs 7.01 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 11.47 seconds. The 0.67 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, i3s I01 wins (6,81 s vs 7,48 s).
Megane E-Tech Electric goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 7,48 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Megane E-Tech Electric: 218 hp, ratio 8,11 kg/hp. i3s I01: 184 hp, ratio 7,01 kg/hp.
Megane E-Tech Electric: 160 km/h. i3s I01: 160 km/h.