Over 0–100 km/h, Scenic E-Tech Electric 220 wins (8,05 s vs 9,16 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 | Scenic E-Tech Electric 220 | Q3 SUV | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 8.05 s | 9.16 s | 1.11 s · Scenic E-Tech Electric 220 |
| 400 m standing start | 16.06 s | 16.93 s | 0.87 s · Scenic E-Tech Electric 220 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28.98 s | 30.85 s | 1.87 s · Scenic E-Tech Electric 220 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 233 km/h | 209 km/h | 24 km/h · Scenic E-Tech Electric 220 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 9.12 kg/hp | 10.40 kg/hp | better ratio · Scenic E-Tech Electric 220 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Scenic E-Tech Electric 220 | Q3 SUV |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2.24 s | 2.19 s · tight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 3.75 s | 3.65 s · tight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 6.07 s | 6.48 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.05 s | 9.16 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 10.66 s | 13.38 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 19.80 s | 25.21 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 38.38 s | 54.13 s |
| 400 m standing start | 16.06 s | 16.93 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28.98 s | 30.85 s |
| Top speed | 233 km/h | 209 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 | 1 989 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 150 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 250 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 560 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed S tronic |
Off the line, the Scenic E-Tech Electric 220 hits 100 km/h in 8.05 s versus 9.16 s for the Q3 SUV. The instant torque of 300 Nm from the electric motor makes the difference. At this point, the Scenic E-Tech Electric 220 leads by 1.11 s and sits roughly 3 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Scenic E-Tech Electric 220 is doing 120 km/h against 111 km/h for the Q3 SUV. The gap is 0.32 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Scenic E-Tech Electric 220 crosses the line in 16.06 s versus 16.93 s. The 0.87 s gap represents roughly 32 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Scenic E-Tech Electric 220 continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 163 km/h versus 151 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Scenic E-Tech Electric 220 finishes in 28.98 s versus 30.84 s, with a 1.86 s lead.
Electronically capped at 209 km/h, the Q3 SUV 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 16.01 seconds. The 1.11 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Scenic E-Tech Electric 220 wins (8,05 s vs 9,16 s).
Scenic E-Tech Electric 220 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 8,05 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Scenic E-Tech Electric 220: 218 hp, ratio 9,12 kg/hp. Q3 SUV: 150 hp, ratio 10,40 kg/hp.
Scenic E-Tech Electric 220: 233 km/h. Q3 SUV: 209 km/h.