Over 0–100 km/h, Yaris GRMN wins (6,35 s vs 7,54 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 217 | Yaris GRMN | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7.54 s | 6.35 s | 1.19 s · Yaris GRMN |
| 400 m standing start | 15.62 s | 14.48 s | 1.14 s · Yaris GRMN |
| 1,000 m standing start | 29.17 s | 26.01 s | 3.16 s · Yaris GRMN |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 160 km/h | 235 km/h | 75 km/h · Yaris GRMN |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 7.80 kg/hp | 5.35 kg/hp | better ratio · Yaris GRMN |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Megane E-Tech Electric 217 | Yaris GRMN |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2.13 s | 1.81 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3.56 s | 3.02 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5.75 s | 4.82 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.54 s | 6.35 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 9.87 s | 8.26 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 17.64 s | 13.82 s |
| 0–200 km/h | - | 24.32 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15.62 s | 14.48 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 29.17 s | 26.01 s |
| Top speed | 160 km/h | 235 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 | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Torque | 300 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 700 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 212 hp | I4 |
| Torque | 250 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 135 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | Manual 6-speed |
Off the line, the Yaris GRMN hits 100 km/h in 6.35 s versus 7.54 s for the Megane E-Tech Electric 217. Despite lacking instant torque, 212 hp of power compensates. At this point, the Yaris GRMN leads by 1.19 s and sits roughly 13 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Yaris GRMN is doing 133 km/h against 124 km/h for the Megane E-Tech Electric 217. The gap is 0.76 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Yaris GRMN crosses the line in 14.48 s versus 15.61 s. The 1.13 s gap represents roughly 47 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Yaris GRMN continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 184 km/h versus 160 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Yaris GRMN finishes in 26.00 s versus 29.16 s, with a 3.16 s lead.
Electronically capped at 160 km/h, the Megane E-Tech Electric 217 never reaches its natural aerodynamic ceiling in this duel. That’s not a physical limit of the motor - it’s a deliberate manufacturer decision, typically tied to standard-fit tyre ratings or model-range positioning.
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 11.36 seconds. The 1.19 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Yaris GRMN wins (6,35 s vs 7,54 s).
Megane E-Tech Electric 217 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 7,54 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Megane E-Tech Electric 217: 218 hp, ratio 7,80 kg/hp. Yaris GRMN: 212 hp, ratio 5,35 kg/hp.
Megane E-Tech Electric 217: 160 km/h. Yaris GRMN: 235 km/h.