Sur 0–100 km/h, V60 T8 AWD Recharge gagne (4,57 s vs 5,63 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.
| V60 T8 AWD Recharge | Superb 2.0 TSI 265 7DSG | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,57 s−1,06 s | 5,63 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,84 s−0,98 s | 13,82 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24,85 s | 24,71 s+0,14 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 180 km/h | 291 km/h−111 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5,15 kg/hpbetter ratio | 6,15 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 | V60 T8 AWD Recharge | Superb 2.0 TSI 265 7DSG |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,03 s | 1,53 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1,70 s | 2,55 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,19 s | 4,26 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,57 s | 5,63 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 6,16 s | 7,47 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 10,69 s | 12,14 s |
| 0–200 km/h | — | 19,33 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,84 s | 13,82 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24,85 s | 24,71 stight gap |
| Top speed | 180 km/h | 291 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 392 hp | 2 |
| Torque | 670 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 020 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | — |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 265 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 630 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | — | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed DSG (DQ381) |
Off the line, the V60 T8 AWD Recharge hits 100 km/h in 4.57 s versus 5.64 s for the Superb 2.0 TSI 265 7DSG. At this point, the V60 T8 AWD Recharge leads by 1.06 s and sits roughly 17 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the V60 T8 AWD Recharge is doing 141 km/h against 136 km/h for the Superb 2.0 TSI 265 7DSG. The gap is 0.85 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the V60 T8 AWD Recharge crosses the line in 12.84 s versus 13.81 s. The 0.98 s gap represents roughly 46 m of track — a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the situation changes. The V60 T8 AWD Recharge maxes out at 180 km/h while the Superb 2.0 TSI 265 7DSG keeps accelerating towards 291 km/h. At 600 metres, the gap has dropped to 0.93 s.
Around 962 metres, both vehicles are level. This is the inversion point: the Superb 2.0 TSI 265 7DSG overcomes its launch deficit thanks to a 111 km/h higher top speed.
At 1,000 metres, the Superb 2.0 TSI 265 7DSG finishes in 24.70 s versus 24.84 s. The 0.14 s delta shows an extremely tight race.
Electronically capped at 180 km/h, the V60 T8 AWD Recharge 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 combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (5.15 kg/hp vs 6.15 kg/hp) and transmission (auto vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 8.46 seconds. The 1.06 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
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Sur 0–100 km/h, V60 T8 AWD Recharge gagne (4,57 s vs 5,63 s).
V60 T8 AWD Recharge passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 4,57 secondes (simulation calibrée).
V60 T8 AWD Recharge : 392 hp, ratio 5,15 kg/hp. Superb 2.0 TSI 265 7DSG : 265 hp, ratio 6,15 kg/hp.
V60 T8 AWD Recharge : 180 km/h. Superb 2.0 TSI 265 7DSG : 291 km/h.