Over 0–100 km/h, Born wins (7,23 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 | Born | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7.42 s | 7.23 s | 0.19 s · Born |
| 400 m standing start | 15.48 s | 15.39 s | 0.09 s · Born |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27.65 s | 28.98 s | 1.33 s · Octavia iV 1.4 TSI e-TEC PHEV 245 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 230 km/h | 160 km/h | 70 km/h · Octavia iV 1.4 TSI e-TEC PHEV 245 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6.98 kg/hp | 8.51 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 | Born |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2.08 s | 1.88 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3.46 s | 3.15 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5.66 s | 5.26 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.42 s | 7.23 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 9.79 s | 9.79 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 16.52 s | 18.15 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 30.13 s | - |
| 400 m standing start | 15.48 s | 15.39 s · tight gap |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27.65 s | 28.98 s |
| Top speed | 230 km/h | 160 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 | 201 hp | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Torque | 310 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 710 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
Off the line, the Born hits 100 km/h in 7.23 s versus 7.42 s for the Octavia iV 1.4 TSI e-TEC PHEV 245. At this point, the Born leads by 0.19 s and sits roughly 7 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Born is doing 122 km/h against 124 km/h for the Octavia iV 1.4 TSI e-TEC PHEV 245. The gap is 0.23 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the Born crosses the line in 15.39 s versus 15.47 s. The 0.08 s gap represents roughly 4 m of track - barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the situation changes. The Born maxes out at 160 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 0.13 s.
Around 491 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 70 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 28.98 s. The 1.34 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 160 km/h, the Born 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 8.51 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 11.41 seconds. The 0.19 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Born wins (7,23 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. Born: 201 hp, ratio 8,51 kg/hp.
Octavia iV 1.4 TSI e-TEC PHEV 245: 230 km/h. Born: 160 km/h.