Over 0–100 km/h, Prius PHEV wins (6,88 s vs 7,48 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | Prius PHEV | 220i F22 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 6.88 s | 7.48 s | 0.60 s · Prius PHEV |
| 400 m standing start | 15.10 s | 15.53 s | 0.43 s · Prius PHEV |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27.47 s | 27.74 s | 0.27 s · Prius PHEV |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 262 km/h | 229 km/h | 33 km/h · Prius PHEV |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6.91 kg/hp | 7.32 kg/hp | better ratio · Prius PHEV |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Prius PHEV | 220i F22 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.67 s | 2.14 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.68 s | 3.53 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4.96 s | 5.65 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.88 s | 7.48 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 9.75 s · tight gap | 9.85 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 17.29 s | 16.83 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 28.70 s | 30.20 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15.10 s | 15.53 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27.47 s | 27.74 s |
| Top speed | 262 km/h | 229 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 | 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 | 192 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 280 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 405 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed Steptronic with double clutch |
Off the line, the Prius PHEV hits 100 km/h in 6.88 s versus 7.48 s for the 220i. The instant torque of 270 Nm from the electric motor makes the difference. At this point, the Prius PHEV leads by 0.60 s and sits roughly 16 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Prius PHEV is doing 121 km/h against 124 km/h for the 220i. The gap is 0.53 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the Prius PHEV crosses the line in 15.09 s versus 15.53 s. The 0.44 s gap represents roughly 19 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the gap narrows. The 220i maxes out at 229 km/h while the Prius PHEV keeps accelerating towards 262 km/h. At 600 metres, the gap is down to 0.34 s from 0.44 s at 400 metres.
At 1,000 metres, the Prius PHEV finishes in 27.46 s versus 27.73 s, with just 0.27 s to spare. The 220i fails to fully close the launch gap.
Electronically capped at 229 km/h, the 220i 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 11.25 seconds. The 0.60 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Prius PHEV wins (6,88 s vs 7,48 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. 220i F22: 192 hp, ratio 7,32 kg/hp.
Prius PHEV: 262 km/h. 220i F22: 229 km/h.