Over 0–100 km/h, Octavia iV 1.4 TSI e-TEC PHEV 245 and Atto 3 Extended Range are neck and neck (7,41 s vs 7,42 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.
Simulation
Calibration
Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.
| Octavia iV 1.4 TSI e-TEC PHEV 245 | Atto 3 Extended Range | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7,42 s | 7,41 s+0,01 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,48 s−0,09 s | 15,57 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27,65 s−1,55 s | 29,20 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 230 km/h+70 km/h | 160 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6,98 kg/hpbetter ratio | 8,58 kg/hp |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
Simulated performance at each stage. Winner in green.
| Palier | Octavia iV 1.4 TSI e-TEC PHEV 245 | Atto 3 Extended Range |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2,08 s | 1,96 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 3,46 s | 3,27 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5,66 s | 5,43 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 7,42 s | 7,41 stight gap |
| 0–120 km/h | 9,79 s | 10,03 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 16,52 s | 19,03 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 30,13 s | - |
| 400 m standing start | 15,48 s | 15,57 stight gap |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27,65 s | 29,20 s |
| Top speed | 230 km/h | 160 km/h |
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 | 310 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 750 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | single-speed reduction |
Off the line, the Atto 3 Extended Range hits 100 km/h in 7.41 s versus 7.42 s for the Octavia iV 1.4 TSI e-TEC PHEV 245. The 0.01 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the Atto 3 Extended Range is doing 121 km/h against 124 km/h for the Octavia iV 1.4 TSI e-TEC PHEV 245. The gap is 0.11 s. The gap widens compared to the 0-100.
At 400 metres standing start, the Octavia iV 1.4 TSI e-TEC PHEV 245 crosses the line in 15.47 s versus 15.57 s. The 0.09 s gap represents roughly 4 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 160 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Octavia iV 1.4 TSI e-TEC PHEV 245 finishes in 27.64 s versus 29.19 s, with a 1.55 s lead.
On paper, the Octavia iV 1.4 TSI e-TEC PHEV 245 combines 245 hp, 400 Nm and 1,710 kg - a clear theoretical edge over the Atto 3 Extended Range. Yet the Atto 3 Extended Range launches quicker. At standstill, both motors deliver peak torque from 0 rpm: the decisive factor is no longer raw power, but available grip. If the Atto 3 Extended Range has a better traction coefficient (tyres, weight distribution, traction control calibration), it puts down more force despite inferior specs - exactly what the simulation reflects, calibrated on manufacturer 0-100 km/h times.
Electronically capped at 160 km/h, the Atto 3 Extended Range 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 8.58 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 11.71 seconds. The 0.01 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 and Atto 3 Extended Range are neck and neck (7,41 s vs 7,42 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. Atto 3 Extended Range: 204 hp, ratio 8,58 kg/hp.
Octavia iV 1.4 TSI e-TEC PHEV 245: 230 km/h. Atto 3 Extended Range: 160 km/h.