Over 0–100 km/h, RAV4 PHEV wins (6,08 s vs 6,73 s).
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 | 4 Long Range RWD | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 6,08 s−0,65 s | 6,73 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,33 s−0,59 s | 14,92 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25,91 s−1,33 s | 27,24 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 264 km/h+84 km/h | 180 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6,50 kg/hpbetter ratio | 7,00 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 | 4 Long Range RWD |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,58 s | 1,92 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,57 s | 3,21 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4,47 s | 5,16 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 6,08 s | 6,73 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 8,33 s | 8,78 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 13,97 s | 15,38 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 23,37 s | - |
| 400 m standing start | 14,33 s | 14,92 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25,91 s | 27,24 s |
| Top speed | 264 km/h | 180 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 | 245 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 350 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 715 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
Off the line, the RAV4 PHEV hits 100 km/h in 6.08 s versus 6.73 s for the 4 Long Range RWD. At this point, the RAV4 PHEV leads by 0.65 s and sits roughly 13 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the RAV4 PHEV is doing 129 km/h against 129 km/h for the 4 Long Range RWD. The gap is 0.50 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 0.58 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 176 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the RAV4 PHEV finishes in 25.91 s versus 27.23 s, with a 1.33 s lead.
The RAV4 PHEV features all-wheel drive (AWD) against the 4 Long Range RWD’s RWD. At low speeds (0-30, 0-50, 0-80 km/h), AWD doubles the driven contact area: all four wheels transmit torque to the road, virtually eliminating wheelspin at launch. This traction advantage is decisive in the range where the motor delivers peak torque, before power and aerodynamics take over.
Electronically capped at 180 km/h, the 4 Long Range RWD 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 7.00 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 10.07 seconds. The 0.65 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 6,73 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. 4 Long Range RWD: 245 hp, ratio 7,00 kg/hp.
RAV4 PHEV: 264 km/h. 4 Long Range RWD: 180 km/h.