Over 0–100 km/h, XC40 Recharge Twin AWD wins (4,83 s vs 6,58 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 | P7 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,83 s−1,75 s | 6,58 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,17 s−1,64 s | 14,81 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25,20 s−2,44 s | 27,64 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 180 km/h+10 km/h | 170 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5,36 kg/hpbetter ratio | 7,59 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 | XC40 Recharge Twin AWD | P7 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,30 s | 1,75 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,17 s | 2,93 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,58 s | 4,84 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,83 s | 6,58 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 6,43 s | 8,81 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 11,21 s | 15,66 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,17 s | 14,81 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25,20 s | 27,64 s |
| Top speed | 180 km/h | 170 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 | Pending |
| Torque | 660 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 188 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 263 hp | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Torque | 390 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 995 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
Off the line, the XC40 Recharge Twin AWD hits 100 km/h in 4.83 s versus 6.58 s for the P7. At this point, the XC40 Recharge Twin AWD leads by 1.75 s and sits roughly 17 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the XC40 Recharge Twin AWD is doing 141 km/h against 127 km/h for the P7. The gap is 1.16 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the XC40 Recharge Twin AWD crosses the line in 13.17 s versus 14.81 s. The 1.64 s gap represents roughly 69 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the XC40 Recharge Twin AWD continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 180 km/h versus 170 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the XC40 Recharge Twin AWD finishes in 25.20 s versus 27.64 s, with a 2.44 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (180 vs 170 km/h), preventing any comeback.
The XC40 Recharge Twin AWD features all-wheel drive (AWD) against the P7’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.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the XC40 Recharge Twin AWD is capped at 180 km/h, the P7 at 170 km/h. This isn’t a physical engine limit - it’s a manufacturer choice, usually for tyre safety or homologation reasons. Neither car reaches its true aerodynamic top speed.
With two electric powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (5.36 kg/hp vs 7.59 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 10.18 seconds. The 1.75 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, XC40 Recharge Twin AWD wins (4,83 s vs 6,58 s).
XC40 Recharge Twin AWD goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,83 seconds (calibrated simulation).
XC40 Recharge Twin AWD: 408 hp, ratio 5,36 kg/hp. P7: 263 hp, ratio 7,59 kg/hp.
XC40 Recharge Twin AWD: 180 km/h. P7: 170 km/h.