Over 0–100 km/h, RAV4 PHEV wins (6,08 s vs 6,93 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.
| RAV4 PHEV | Dolphin Boost 150kW | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 6,08 s−0,85 s | 6,93 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,33 s−0,81 s | 15,14 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25,91 s−2,75 s | 28,66 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 264 km/h+104 km/h | 160 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6,50 kg/hpbetter ratio | 7,30 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 | RAV4 PHEV | Dolphin Boost 150kW |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,58 s | 1,93 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,57 s | 3,23 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4,47 s | 5,23 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 6,08 s | 6,93 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 8,33 s | 9,17 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 13,97 s | 16,56 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 23,37 s | - |
| 400 m standing start | 14,33 s | 15,14 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25,91 s | 28,66 s |
| Top speed | 264 km/h | 160 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 306 hp | Inline-4 A25A-FXS (Dynamic Force, Atkinson cycle) |
| Torque | 389 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 990 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | e-CVT (Hybrid Synergy Drive) |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 204 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 290 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 490 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | single-speed reduction |
Off the line, the RAV4 PHEV hits 100 km/h in 6.08 s versus 6.93 s for the Dolphin Boost 150kW. At this point, the RAV4 PHEV leads by 0.85 s and sits roughly 14 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the RAV4 PHEV is doing 129 km/h against 126 km/h for the Dolphin Boost 150kW. The gap is 0.61 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the RAV4 PHEV crosses the line in 14.33 s versus 15.13 s. The 0.80 s gap represents roughly 34 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the RAV4 PHEV continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 181 km/h versus 160 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the RAV4 PHEV finishes in 25.91 s versus 28.66 s, with a 2.75 s lead.
Electronically capped at 160 km/h, the Dolphin Boost 150kW 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 (6.50 kg/hp vs 7.30 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 10.58 seconds. The 0.85 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, RAV4 PHEV wins (6,08 s vs 6,93 s).
RAV4 PHEV goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 6,08 seconds (calibrated simulation).
RAV4 PHEV: 306 hp, ratio 6,50 kg/hp. Dolphin Boost 150kW: 204 hp, ratio 7,30 kg/hp.
RAV4 PHEV: 264 km/h. Dolphin Boost 150kW: 160 km/h.