Sur 0–100 km/h, V60 T8 AWD Recharge gagne (4,57 s vs 4,83 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.
| XC40 Recharge Twin AWD | V60 T8 AWD Recharge | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,83 s | 4,57 s+0,26 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,17 s | 12,84 s+0,33 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25,20 s | 24,85 s+0,35 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 180 km/h | 180 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5,36 kg/hp | 5,15 kg/hpbetter ratio |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
Simulated performance at each stage. Winner in green.
| Palier | XC40 Recharge Twin AWD | V60 T8 AWD Recharge |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,30 s | 1,03 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,17 s | 1,70 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,58 s | 3,19 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,83 s | 4,57 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 6,43 s | 6,16 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 11,21 s | 10,69 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,17 s | 12,84 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25,20 s | 24,85 s |
| Top speed | 180 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 | 408 hp | Electric Powertrain |
| Torque | 660 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 188 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | — |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 392 hp | 2 |
| Torque | 670 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 020 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | — |
Off the line, the V60 T8 AWD Recharge hits 100 km/h in 4.57 s versus 4.83 s for the XC40 Recharge Twin AWD. At this point, the V60 T8 AWD Recharge leads by 0.26 s and sits roughly 8 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the V60 T8 AWD Recharge is doing 141 km/h against 141 km/h for the XC40 Recharge Twin AWD. The gap is 0.28 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the V60 T8 AWD Recharge crosses the line in 12.84 s versus 13.17 s. The 0.33 s gap represents roughly 16 m of track — two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the V60 T8 AWD Recharge continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 180 km/h versus 180 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the V60 T8 AWD Recharge finishes in 24.84 s versus 25.20 s, with a 0.35 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (180 vs 180 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the XC40 Recharge Twin AWD and the V60 T8 AWD Recharge are governed to 180 km/h. At that speed, standard-fit tyres approach their safety threshold — an industrial ceiling common to most electric vehicles in this segment. Neither car shows its true aerodynamic potential in this duel.
With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (5.36 kg/hp vs 5.15 kg/hp) and transmission (auto vs auto).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 7.41 seconds. The 0.26 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
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Sur 0–100 km/h, V60 T8 AWD Recharge gagne (4,57 s vs 4,83 s).
XC40 Recharge Twin AWD passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 4,83 secondes (simulation calibrée).
XC40 Recharge Twin AWD : 408 hp, ratio 5,36 kg/hp. V60 T8 AWD Recharge : 392 hp, ratio 5,15 kg/hp.
XC40 Recharge Twin AWD : 180 km/h. V60 T8 AWD Recharge : 180 km/h.