Over 0–100 km/h, Octavia iV 1.4 TSI e-TEC PHEV 245 wins (7,42 s vs 7,61 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
7.61 s
| Measure | Octavia iV 1.4 TSI e-TEC PHEV 245 | 220d F44 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7.42 s | 7.61 s | 0.19 s · Octavia iV 1.4 TSI e-TEC PHEV 245 |
| 400 m standing start | 15.48 s | 15.67 s | 0.19 s · Octavia iV 1.4 TSI e-TEC PHEV 245 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27.65 s | 28.22 s | 0.57 s · Octavia iV 1.4 TSI e-TEC PHEV 245 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 230 km/h | 235 km/h | 5 km/h · 220d F44 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6.98 kg/hp | 7.92 kg/hp | better ratio · Octavia iV 1.4 TSI e-TEC PHEV 245 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Octavia iV 1.4 TSI e-TEC PHEV 245 | 220d F44 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2.08 s · tight gap | 2.11 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3.46 s | 3.29 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5.66 s | 5.53 s · tight gap |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.42 s | 7.61 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 9.79 s | 10.30 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 16.52 s | 18.15 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 30.13 s | 33.00 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15.48 s | 15.67 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27.65 s | 28.22 s |
| Top speed | 230 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 | 245 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 710 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed DSG PHEV (DQ400e) |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 190 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 505 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
Off the line, the Octavia iV 1.4 TSI e-TEC PHEV 245 hits 100 km/h in 7.42 s versus 7.61 s for the 220d. The instant torque of 400 Nm from the electric motor makes the difference. Despite the faster sprint time, the 220d is 2 m further along the track at this moment: stronger low-speed acceleration offsets a slower run beyond 100 km/h.
At 200 metres, the Octavia iV 1.4 TSI e-TEC PHEV 245 is doing 124 km/h against 120 km/h for the 220d. The gap is 0.01 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Octavia iV 1.4 TSI e-TEC PHEV 245 crosses the line in 15.47 s versus 15.67 s. The 0.20 s gap represents roughly 8 m of track - barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the Octavia iV 1.4 TSI e-TEC PHEV 245 continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 173 km/h versus 168 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Octavia iV 1.4 TSI e-TEC PHEV 245 finishes in 27.64 s versus 28.21 s, with a 0.57 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (230 vs 235 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Electronically capped at 235 km/h, the 220d 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 11.91 seconds. The 0.19 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Octavia iV 1.4 TSI e-TEC PHEV 245 wins (7,42 s vs 7,61 s).
Octavia iV 1.4 TSI e-TEC PHEV 245 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 7,42 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Octavia iV 1.4 TSI e-TEC PHEV 245: 245 hp, ratio 6,98 kg/hp. 220d F44: 190 hp, ratio 7,92 kg/hp.
Octavia iV 1.4 TSI e-TEC PHEV 245: 230 km/h. 220d F44: 235 km/h.