Over 0–100 km/h, RAV4 PHEV wins (6,08 s vs 6,71 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 | Explorer EcoBoost 300 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 6,08 s−0,63 s | 6,71 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,33 s−0,60 s | 14,93 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25,91 s−1,19 s | 27,10 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 264 km/h+44 km/h | 220 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6,50 kg/hpbetter ratio | 6,70 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 | Explorer EcoBoost 300 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,58 s | 1,82 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,57 s | 3,04 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4,47 s | 4,96 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 6,08 s | 6,71 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 8,33 s | 8,99 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 13,97 s | 15,83 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 23,37 s | 30,71 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,33 s | 14,93 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25,91 s | 27,10 s |
| Top speed | 264 km/h | 220 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 | 305 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 420 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 043 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 10-speed torque-converter automatic |
Off the line, the RAV4 PHEV hits 100 km/h in 6.08 s versus 6.71 s for the Explorer EcoBoost 300. The instant torque of 389 Nm from the electric motor makes the difference. At this point, the RAV4 PHEV leads by 0.63 s and sits roughly 10 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the RAV4 PHEV is doing 129 km/h against 127 km/h for the Explorer EcoBoost 300. The gap is 0.43 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the RAV4 PHEV crosses the line in 14.33 s versus 14.92 s. The 0.59 s gap represents roughly 25 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the RAV4 PHEV continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 181 km/h versus 173 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the RAV4 PHEV finishes in 25.91 s versus 27.09 s, with a 1.19 s lead.
Electronically capped at 220 km/h, the Explorer EcoBoost 300 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 10.35 seconds. The 0.63 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 6,71 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. Explorer EcoBoost 300: 305 hp, ratio 6,70 kg/hp.
RAV4 PHEV: 264 km/h. Explorer EcoBoost 300: 220 km/h.