Over 0–100 km/h, 320d G20 wins (6,95 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 | 320d G20 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7.42 s | 6.95 s | 0.47 s · 320d G20 |
| 400 m standing start | 15.48 s | 15.06 s | 0.42 s · 320d G20 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27.65 s | 27.81 s | 0.16 s · Octavia iV 1.4 TSI e-TEC PHEV 245 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 230 km/h | 234 km/h | 4 km/h · 320d G20 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6.98 kg/hp | 8.11 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 | 320d G20 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2.08 s | 1.30 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3.46 s | 2.33 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5.66 s | 4.74 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.42 s | 6.95 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 9.79 s · tight gap | 9.82 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 16.52 s | 18.29 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 30.13 s | 34.36 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15.48 s | 15.06 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27.65 s | 27.81 s |
| Top speed | 230 km/h | 234 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 | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 540 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
Off the line, the 320d hits 100 km/h in 6.95 s versus 7.42 s for the Octavia iV 1.4 TSI e-TEC PHEV 245. Despite lacking instant torque, 190 hp of power compensates. At this point, the 320d leads by 0.47 s and sits roughly 21 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 320d is doing 119 km/h against 124 km/h for the Octavia iV 1.4 TSI e-TEC PHEV 245. The gap is 0.68 s. The gap widens compared to the 0-100.
At 400 metres standing start, the 320d crosses the line in 15.06 s versus 15.47 s. The 0.41 s gap represents roughly 18 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the situation changes. Past 400 metres, both rivals hit the same electronic ceiling at 230 km/h. Neither can claw back ground through top speed - the outcome hinges on the acceleration curve between 100 and 230 km/h.
At 1,000 metres, the Octavia iV 1.4 TSI e-TEC PHEV 245 finishes in 27.64 s versus 27.80 s. The 0.16 s delta shows an extremely tight race.
Electronically capped at 235 km/h, the 320d 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 11.51 seconds. The 0.47 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, 320d G20 wins (6,95 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. 320d G20: 190 hp, ratio 8,11 kg/hp.
Octavia iV 1.4 TSI e-TEC PHEV 245: 230 km/h. 320d G20: 234 km/h.