Over 0–100 km/h, Rafale E-Tech Full Hybrid 4x4 300 wins (5,68 s vs 10,12 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
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| Measure | Rafale E-Tech Full Hybrid 4x4 300 | Captur E-Tech Hybrid 145 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5.68 s | 10.12 s | 4.44 s · Rafale E-Tech Full Hybrid 4x4 300 |
| 400 m standing start | 13.92 s | 17.57 s | 3.65 s · Rafale E-Tech Full Hybrid 4x4 300 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25.35 s | 31.28 s | 5.93 s · Rafale E-Tech Full Hybrid 4x4 300 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 200 km/h | 172 km/h | 28 km/h · Rafale E-Tech Full Hybrid 4x4 300 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6.37 kg/hp | 9.76 kg/hp | better ratio · Rafale E-Tech Full Hybrid 4x4 300 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Rafale E-Tech Full Hybrid 4x4 300 | Captur E-Tech Hybrid 145 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.42 s | 2.77 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.38 s | 4.63 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4.13 s | 7.51 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.68 s | 10.12 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 7.63 s | 13.53 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 13.03 s | 24.91 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 21.75 s | - |
| 400 m standing start | 13.92 s | 17.57 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25.35 s | 31.28 s |
| Top speed | 200 km/h | 172 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 | 300 hp | Inline-3 Turbo E-Tech (H5F 150) |
| Torque | 420 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 910 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Multi-mode automatic (E-Tech) |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 145 hp | Inline-4 Atkinson cycle E-Tech (HR16) |
| Torque | 205 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 415 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | Multi-mode automatic (E-Tech) |
Off the line, the Rafale E-Tech Full Hybrid 4x4 300 hits 100 km/h in 5.68 s versus 10.12 s for the Captur E-Tech Hybrid 145. At this point, the Rafale E-Tech Full Hybrid 4x4 300 leads by 4.44 s and sits roughly 39 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Rafale E-Tech Full Hybrid 4x4 300 is doing 133 km/h against 111 km/h for the Captur E-Tech Hybrid 145. The gap is 2.69 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Rafale E-Tech Full Hybrid 4x4 300 crosses the line in 13.92 s versus 17.57 s. The 3.65 s gap represents roughly 132 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Rafale E-Tech Full Hybrid 4x4 300 continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 186 km/h versus 154 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Rafale E-Tech Full Hybrid 4x4 300 finishes in 25.35 s versus 31.27 s, with a 5.93 s lead.
The Rafale E-Tech Full Hybrid 4x4 300 features all-wheel drive (AWD) against the Captur E-Tech Hybrid 145’s FWD. At low speeds (0-30, 0-50, 0-80 km/h), AWD doubles the driven contact area: all four wheels transmit torque to the road, virtually eliminating wheelspin at launch. This traction advantage is decisive in the range where the motor delivers peak torque, before power and aerodynamics take over.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Rafale E-Tech Full Hybrid 4x4 300 is capped at 200 km/h, the Captur E-Tech Hybrid 145 at 172 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 (6.37 kg/hp vs 9.76 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 15.65 seconds. The 4.44 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Rafale E-Tech Full Hybrid 4x4 300 wins (5,68 s vs 10,12 s).
Rafale E-Tech Full Hybrid 4x4 300 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 5,68 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Rafale E-Tech Full Hybrid 4x4 300: 300 hp, ratio 6,37 kg/hp. Captur E-Tech Hybrid 145: 145 hp, ratio 9,76 kg/hp.
Rafale E-Tech Full Hybrid 4x4 300: 200 km/h. Captur E-Tech Hybrid 145: 172 km/h.