Over 0–100 km/h, Tonale PHEV wins (6,30 s vs 6,82 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | G6 | Tonale PHEV | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 6.82 s | 6.30 s | 0.52 s · Tonale PHEV |
| 400 m standing start | 14.96 s | 14.53 s | 0.43 s · Tonale PHEV |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26.82 s | 26.25 s | 0.57 s · Tonale PHEV |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 200 km/h | 200 km/h | Same |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6.99 kg/hp | 6.68 kg/hp | better ratio · Tonale PHEV |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | G6 | Tonale PHEV |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.81 s | 1.67 s · tight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 3.01 s | 2.74 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5.00 s | 4.66 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.82 s | 6.30 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 9.13 s | 8.51 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 15.54 s | 14.45 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 25.78 s | 24.71 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14.96 s | 14.53 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26.82 s | 26.25 s |
| Top speed | 200 km/h | 200 km/h |
Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 292 hp | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Torque | 440 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 040 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 280 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 430 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 870 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed automatic |
Off the line, the Tonale PHEV hits 100 km/h in 6.30 s versus 6.82 s for the G6. At this point, the Tonale PHEV leads by 0.52 s and sits roughly 6 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Tonale PHEV is doing 129 km/h against 126 km/h for the G6. The gap is 0.31 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Tonale PHEV crosses the line in 14.52 s versus 14.96 s. The 0.43 s gap represents roughly 19 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the Tonale PHEV continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 179 km/h versus 177 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Tonale PHEV finishes in 26.24 s versus 26.81 s, with a 0.57 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (200 vs 200 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the G6 and the Tonale PHEV are governed to 200 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 plug-in hybrid powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (6.99 kg/hp vs 6.68 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 10.49 seconds. The 0.52 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Tonale PHEV wins (6,30 s vs 6,82 s).
G6 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 6,82 seconds (calibrated simulation).
G6: 292 hp, ratio 6,99 kg/hp. Tonale PHEV: 280 hp, ratio 6,68 kg/hp.
G6: 200 km/h. Tonale PHEV: 200 km/h.