Over 0–100 km/h, Prius PHEV and 320d G20 are neck and neck (6,88 s vs 6,95 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.
| Measure | Prius PHEV | 320d G20 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 6.88 s | 6.95 s | 0.07 s · Prius PHEV |
| 400 m standing start | 15.10 s | 15.06 s | 0.04 s · 320d G20 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27.47 s | 27.81 s | 0.34 s · Prius PHEV |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 262 km/h | 234 km/h | 28 km/h · Prius PHEV |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6.91 kg/hp | 8.11 kg/hp | better ratio · Prius PHEV |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Prius PHEV | 320d G20 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.67 s | 1.30 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.68 s | 2.33 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4.96 s | 4.74 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.88 s · tight gap | 6.95 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 9.75 s · tight gap | 9.82 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 17.29 s | 18.29 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 28.70 s | 34.36 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15.10 s | 15.06 s · tight gap |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27.47 s | 27.81 s |
| Top speed | 262 km/h | 234 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 | 190 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 540 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
Off the line, the Prius PHEV hits 100 km/h in 6.88 s versus 6.95 s for the 320d. The instant torque of 270 Nm from the electric motor makes the difference. The 0.07 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the 320d is doing 119 km/h against 121 km/h for the Prius PHEV. The gap is 0.18 s. The gap widens compared to the 0-100.
At 400 metres standing start, the 320d crosses the line in 15.06 s versus 15.09 s. The 0.04 s gap represents roughly 2 m of track
Past 400 metres, the situation changes. The 320d maxes out at 234 km/h while the Prius PHEV keeps accelerating towards 262 km/h. At 600 metres, the gap has dropped to 0.07 s.
Around 462 metres, both vehicles are level. This is the inversion point: the Prius PHEV overcomes its launch deficit thanks to a 28 km/h higher top speed.
At 1,000 metres, the Prius PHEV finishes in 27.46 s versus 27.80 s. The 0.34 s delta shows an extremely tight race.
Electronically capped at 235 km/h, the 320d 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 11.51 seconds. The 0.07 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Prius PHEV and 320d G20 are neck and neck (6,88 s vs 6,95 s, no significant gap).
Prius PHEV goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 6,88 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Prius PHEV: 223 hp, ratio 6,91 kg/hp. 320d G20: 190 hp, ratio 8,11 kg/hp.
Prius PHEV: 262 km/h. 320d G20: 234 km/h.