Over 0–100 km/h, Octavia iV 1.4 TSI e-TEC PHEV 245 and 320e G20 are neck and neck (7,42 s vs 7,46 s, no significant gap).
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 | 320e G20 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7.42 s | 7.46 s | 0.04 s · Octavia iV 1.4 TSI e-TEC PHEV 245 |
| 400 m standing start | 15.48 s | 15.44 s | 0.04 s · 320e G20 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27.65 s | 28.77 s | 1.12 s · Octavia iV 1.4 TSI e-TEC PHEV 245 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 230 km/h | 215 km/h | 15 km/h · Octavia iV 1.4 TSI e-TEC PHEV 245 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6.98 kg/hp | 8.65 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 | 320e G20 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2.08 s | 1.31 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3.46 s | 2.37 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5.66 s | 4.96 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.42 s · tight gap | 7.46 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 9.79 s | 10.74 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 16.52 s | 20.97 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 30.13 s | 46.63 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15.48 s | 15.44 s · tight gap |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27.65 s | 28.77 s |
| Top speed | 230 km/h | 215 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 | 204 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 350 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 765 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
Off the line, the Octavia iV 1.4 TSI e-TEC PHEV 245 hits 100 km/h in 7.42 s versus 7.46 s for the 320e. The 0.04 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the 320e is doing 115 km/h against 124 km/h for the Octavia iV 1.4 TSI e-TEC PHEV 245. The gap is 0.50 s. The gap widens compared to the 0-100.
At 400 metres standing start, the 320e crosses the line in 15.43 s versus 15.47 s. The 0.04 s gap represents roughly 2 m of track
Past 400 metres, the situation changes. The 320e maxes out at 215 km/h while the Octavia iV 1.4 TSI e-TEC PHEV 245 keeps accelerating towards 230 km/h. At 600 metres, the gap has dropped to 0.38 s.
Around 418 metres, both vehicles are level. This is the inversion point: the Octavia iV 1.4 TSI e-TEC PHEV 245 overcomes its launch deficit thanks to a 15 km/h higher top speed.
At 1,000 metres, the Octavia iV 1.4 TSI e-TEC PHEV 245 finishes in 27.64 s versus 28.77 s. The 1.12 s delta in favour of the Octavia iV 1.4 TSI e-TEC PHEV 245 shows that top speed makes a clear difference.
Electronically capped at 220 km/h, the 320e 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.
With two plug-in hybrid powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (6.98 kg/hp vs 8.65 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 12.74 seconds. The 0.04 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Swap one of the two models to explore an equivalent duel in the same segment.
Over 0–100 km/h, Octavia iV 1.4 TSI e-TEC PHEV 245 and 320e G20 are neck and neck (7,42 s vs 7,46 s, no significant gap).
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. 320e G20: 204 hp, ratio 8,65 kg/hp.
Octavia iV 1.4 TSI e-TEC PHEV 245: 230 km/h. 320e G20: 215 km/h.