Over 0–100 km/h, 520d G30 wins (7,21 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 | 520d G30 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7.42 s | 7.21 s | 0.21 s · 520d G30 |
| 400 m standing start | 15.48 s | 15.25 s | 0.23 s · 520d G30 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27.65 s | 28.10 s | 0.45 s · Octavia iV 1.4 TSI e-TEC PHEV 245 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 230 km/h | 235 km/h | 5 km/h · 520d G30 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6.98 kg/hp | 8.68 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 | 520d G30 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2.08 s | 1.39 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3.46 s | 2.46 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5.66 s | 4.91 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.42 s | 7.21 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 9.79 s | 10.18 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 16.52 s | 18.89 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 30.13 s | 35.32 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15.48 s | 15.25 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27.65 s | 28.10 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 | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 650 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
Off the line, the 520d hits 100 km/h in 7.21 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 520d leads by 0.21 s and sits roughly 19 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 520d is doing 118 km/h against 124 km/h for the Octavia iV 1.4 TSI e-TEC PHEV 245. The gap is 0.54 s. The gap widens compared to the 0-100.
At 400 metres standing start, the 520d crosses the line in 15.24 s versus 15.47 s. The 0.23 s gap represents roughly 10 m of track - barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the situation changes. The Octavia iV 1.4 TSI e-TEC PHEV 245 maxes out at 230 km/h while the 520d keeps accelerating towards 235 km/h. At 600 metres, the gap has dropped to 0.03 s.
Around 574 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 5 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 28.10 s. The 0.45 s delta shows an extremely tight race.
Electronically capped at 235 km/h, the 520d 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 11.95 seconds. The 0.21 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, 520d G30 wins (7,21 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. 520d G30: 190 hp, ratio 8,68 kg/hp.
Octavia iV 1.4 TSI e-TEC PHEV 245: 230 km/h. 520d G30: 235 km/h.