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Renault Scenic E-Tech Electric 170 vs Honda HR-V: which is truly faster?

Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.

compact SUV · 2024 vs 2015 · Methodology
RenaultBEVFaster

Scenic E-Tech Electric 170

170 hp · 300 Nm · 1,777 kg · 2024

VS
HondaPetrol

HR-V

120 hp · 300 Nm · 1,290 kg · 2015

Result · 0–100 km/h

ARenault Scenic E-Tech Electric 170

8.18 s

Gap3.02 sin favour of Scenic E-Tech Electric 170
BHonda HR-V

11.20 s

Summary · Caralogy simulation
MeasureScenic E-Tech Electric 170HR-VGap
0–100 km/h8.18 s11.20 s3.02 s · Scenic E-Tech Electric 170
400 m standing start16.12 s18.27 s2.15 s · Scenic E-Tech Electric 170
1,000 m standing start29.80 s32.81 s3.01 s · Scenic E-Tech Electric 170
Top speed (electronically limited)211 km/h188 km/h23 km/h · Scenic E-Tech Electric 170
Power-to-weight ratio10.45 kg/hp10.75 kg/hpbetter ratio · Scenic E-Tech Electric 170

Watch the race

Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.

RenaultBEVScenic E-Tech Electric 170
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HondaPetrolHR-V
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Gap0m

Stage-by-stage comparison

Simulated performance at each stage. Best value in bold.
StageScenic E-Tech Electric 170HR-V
0–30 km/h1.90 s2.85 s
0–50 km/h3.17 s4.77 s
0–80 km/h5.71 s8.09 s
0–100 km/h8.18 s11.20 s
0–120 km/h11.49 s15.52 s
0–160 km/h23.49 s31.19 s
0–200 km/h58.58 s-
400 m standing start16.12 s18.27 s
1,000 m standing start29.80 s32.81 s
Top speed211 km/h188 km/h

Parameters and assumptions

Simulation

Start
Standing, straight line
Surface
Dry asphalt, 23°C
Wind
None
Driver
1 person, 75 kg

Calibration

Splits
0–100, 0–200 manufacturer
Power curve
Real measurement (Caralogy)
VMax
Manufacturer limited
Transmission
Losses integrated in model

Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.

Under the bonnet

Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.

Renault

Scenic E-Tech Electric 170

10,45kg/hpratio better by 0,30 kg/hp
CharacteristicValueDetail
Power170 hpPermanent Magnet Synchronous Motor
Torque300 Nm
Weight1 777 kgmanufacturer kerb weight
DrivetrainTraction
GearboxSingle-speed fixed gear
Honda

HR-V

10,75kg/hpcompensated by −487 kg
CharacteristicValueDetail
Power120 hpPending
Torque300 Nm
Weight1 290 kgmanufacturer kerb weight
DrivetrainTraction
Gearbox6-speed manual

The start: 0 to 100 km/h

Off the line, the Scenic E-Tech Electric 170 hits 100 km/h in 8.18 s versus 11.20 s for the HR-V. The instant torque of 300 Nm from the electric motor makes the difference. At this point, the Scenic E-Tech Electric 170 leads by 3.02 s and sits roughly 35 m ahead.

From 100 km/h to 400 metres

At 200 metres, the Scenic E-Tech Electric 170 is doing 115 km/h against 105 km/h for the HR-V. The gap is 1.70 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.

At 400 metres standing start, the Scenic E-Tech Electric 170 crosses the line in 16.11 s versus 18.27 s. The 2.16 s gap represents roughly 76 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.

Beyond 400 metres: top speed comes into play

Past 400 metres, the Scenic E-Tech Electric 170 continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 154 km/h versus 145 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Scenic E-Tech Electric 170 finishes in 29.80 s versus 32.81 s, with a 3.01 s lead.

What the numbers don’t tell you

Electronically capped at 188 km/h, the HR-V 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 18.22 seconds. The 3.02 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.

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Frequently asked questions

Over 0–100 km/h, Scenic E-Tech Electric 170 wins (8,18 s vs 11,20 s).

Scenic E-Tech Electric 170 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 8,18 seconds (calibrated simulation).

Scenic E-Tech Electric 170: 170 hp, ratio 10,45 kg/hp. HR-V: 120 hp, ratio 10,75 kg/hp.

Scenic E-Tech Electric 170: 211 km/h. HR-V: 188 km/h.