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 | Megane E-Tech Electric | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 6.88 s | 7.48 s | 0.60 s · Prius PHEV |
| 400 m standing start | 15.10 s | 15.59 s | 0.49 s · Prius PHEV |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27.47 s | 29.16 s | 1.69 s · Prius PHEV |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 262 km/h | 160 km/h | 102 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 | Megane E-Tech Electric |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.67 s | 2.07 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.68 s | 3.46 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4.96 s | 5.62 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.88 s | 7.48 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 9.75 s | 9.92 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 17.29 s | 18.05 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 28.70 s | - |
| 400 m standing start | 15.10 s | 15.59 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27.47 s | 29.16 s |
| Top speed | 262 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 | 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 | 218 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 300 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 768 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
Off the line, the Prius PHEV hits 100 km/h in 6.88 s versus 7.48 s for the Megane E-Tech Electric. At this point, the Prius PHEV leads by 0.60 s and sits roughly 15 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Prius PHEV is doing 121 km/h against 123 km/h for the Megane E-Tech Electric. The gap is 0.50 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Prius PHEV crosses the line in 15.09 s versus 15.59 s. The 0.49 s gap represents roughly 20 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the Prius PHEV continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 169 km/h versus 160 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Prius PHEV finishes in 27.46 s versus 29.16 s, with a 1.69 s lead.
Electronically capped at 160 km/h, the Megane E-Tech Electric 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 (6.91 kg/hp vs 8.11 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 11.47 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. Megane E-Tech Electric: 218 hp, ratio 8,11 kg/hp.
Prius PHEV: 262 km/h. Megane E-Tech Electric: 160 km/h.