Over 0–100 km/h, 225d F22 wins (6,40 s vs 7,42 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | Octavia iV 1.4 TSI e-TEC PHEV 245 | 225d F22 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7.42 s | 6.40 s | 1.02 s · 225d F22 |
| 400 m standing start | 15.48 s | 14.61 s | 0.87 s · 225d F22 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27.65 s | 26.28 s | 1.37 s · 225d F22 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 230 km/h | 243 km/h | 13 km/h · 225d F22 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6.98 kg/hp | 6.58 kg/hp | better ratio · 225d F22 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Octavia iV 1.4 TSI e-TEC PHEV 245 | 225d F22 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2.08 s | 1.85 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3.46 s | 2.98 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5.66 s | 4.76 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.42 s | 6.40 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 9.79 s | 8.49 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 16.52 s | 14.42 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 30.13 s | 24.76 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15.48 s | 14.61 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27.65 s | 26.28 s |
| Top speed | 230 km/h | 243 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 | 224 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 450 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 475 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
Off the line, the 225d hits 100 km/h in 6.40 s versus 7.42 s for the Octavia iV 1.4 TSI e-TEC PHEV 245. Despite lacking instant torque, 224 hp of power compensates. At this point, the 225d leads by 1.02 s and sits roughly 13 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 225d is doing 130 km/h against 124 km/h for the Octavia iV 1.4 TSI e-TEC PHEV 245. The gap is 0.67 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the 225d crosses the line in 14.61 s versus 15.47 s. The 0.86 s gap represents roughly 37 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the 225d continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 180 km/h versus 173 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 225d finishes in 26.28 s versus 27.64 s, with a 1.37 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (230 vs 243 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Electronically capped at 243 km/h, the 225d 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 11.15 seconds. The 1.02 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, 225d F22 wins (6,40 s vs 7,42 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. 225d F22: 224 hp, ratio 6,58 kg/hp.
Octavia iV 1.4 TSI e-TEC PHEV 245: 230 km/h. 225d F22: 243 km/h.