Over 0–100 km/h, Scenic E-Tech Electric 170 wins (8,18 s vs 11,20 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.
| Scenic E-Tech Electric 170 | HR-V | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 8,18 s−3,02 s | 11,20 s |
| 400 m standing start | 16,12 s−2,15 s | 18,27 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 29,80 s−3,01 s | 32,81 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 211 km/h+23 km/h | 188 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 10,45 kg/hpbetter ratio | 10,75 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 | Scenic E-Tech Electric 170 | HR-V |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,90 s | 2,85 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3,17 s | 4,77 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5,71 s | 8,09 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 8,18 s | 11,20 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 11,49 s | 15,52 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 23,49 s | 31,19 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 58,58 s | - |
| 400 m standing start | 16,12 s | 18,27 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 29,80 s | 32,81 s |
| Top speed | 211 km/h | 188 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 170 hp | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Torque | 300 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 777 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 120 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 300 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 290 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual |
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.
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.
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.
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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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.