Over 0–100 km/h, Superb 2.0 TSI 220 7DSG wins (6,59 s vs 6,88 s).
Performance comparison
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.
| Prius PHEV | Superb 2.0 TSI 220 7DSG | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 6,88 s | 6,59 s+0,29 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,10 s | 14,76 s+0,34 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27,47 s | 26,51 s+0,96 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 262 km/h+11 km/h | 251 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6,91 kg/hp | 6,73 kg/hpbetter ratio |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
Simulated performance at each stage. Winner in green.
| Palier | Prius PHEV | Superb 2.0 TSI 220 7DSG |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,67 s | 1,75 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,68 s | 2,94 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4,96 s | 4,92 stight gap |
| 0–100 km/h | 6,88 s | 6,59 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 9,75 s | 8,82 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 17,29 s | 14,83 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 28,70 s | 25,29 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,10 s | 14,76 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27,47 s | 26,51 s |
| Top speed | 262 km/h | 251 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 223 hp | Inline-4 M20A-FXS (2nd gen Dynamic Force, Atkinson cycle) |
| Torque | 270 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 540 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | e-CVT (Hybrid Synergy Drive) |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 220 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 350 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 480 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed DSG (DQ381) |
Off the line, the Superb 2.0 TSI 220 7DSG hits 100 km/h in 6.59 s versus 6.88 s for the Prius PHEV. Despite lacking instant torque, 220 hp of power compensates. Despite the faster sprint time, the Prius PHEV is 2 m further along the track at this moment: stronger low-speed acceleration offsets a slower run beyond 100 km/h.
At 200 metres, the Superb 2.0 TSI 220 7DSG is doing 128 km/h against 121 km/h for the Prius PHEV. The gap is 0.08 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Superb 2.0 TSI 220 7DSG crosses the line in 14.75 s versus 15.09 s. The 0.34 s gap represents roughly 14 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the Superb 2.0 TSI 220 7DSG continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 179 km/h versus 169 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Superb 2.0 TSI 220 7DSG finishes in 26.51 s versus 27.46 s, with a 0.96 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (262 vs 251 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h), preventing any comeback.
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 11.22 seconds. The 0.29 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, Superb 2.0 TSI 220 7DSG wins (6,59 s vs 6,88 s).
Prius PHEV goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 6,88 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Prius PHEV: 223 hp, ratio 6,91 kg/hp. Superb 2.0 TSI 220 7DSG: 220 hp, ratio 6,73 kg/hp.
Prius PHEV: 262 km/h. Superb 2.0 TSI 220 7DSG: 251 km/h.