Over 0–100 km/h, P7i wins (6,31 s vs 7,42 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | P7i | Octavia iV 1.4 TSI e-TEC PHEV 245 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 6.31 s | 7.42 s | 1.11 s · P7i |
| 400 m standing start | 14.57 s | 15.48 s | 0.91 s · P7i |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26.38 s | 27.65 s | 1.27 s · P7i |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 200 km/h | 230 km/h | 30 km/h · Octavia iV 1.4 TSI e-TEC PHEV 245 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 7.18 kg/hp | 6.98 kg/hp | better ratio · Octavia iV 1.4 TSI e-TEC PHEV 245 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | P7i | Octavia iV 1.4 TSI e-TEC PHEV 245 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.66 s | 2.08 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.77 s | 3.46 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4.62 s | 5.66 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.31 s | 7.42 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 8.47 s | 9.79 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 14.90 s | 16.52 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 25.20 s | 30.13 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14.57 s | 15.48 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26.38 s | 27.65 s |
| Top speed | 200 km/h | 230 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 | 282 hp | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Torque | 430 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 025 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 245 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 710 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed DSG PHEV (DQ400e) |
Off the line, the P7i hits 100 km/h in 6.31 s versus 7.42 s for the Octavia iV 1.4 TSI e-TEC PHEV 245. At this point, the P7i leads by 1.11 s and sits roughly 17 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the P7i is doing 129 km/h against 124 km/h for the Octavia iV 1.4 TSI e-TEC PHEV 245. The gap is 0.79 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the P7i crosses the line in 14.56 s versus 15.47 s. The 0.91 s gap represents roughly 39 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the P7i continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 178 km/h versus 173 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the P7i finishes in 26.38 s versus 27.64 s, with a 1.27 s lead. Despite a higher top speed (230 km/h), the Octavia iV 1.4 TSI e-TEC PHEV 245 never recovers its launch deficit.
Electronically capped at 200 km/h, the P7i 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 (7.18 kg/hp vs 6.98 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 11.15 seconds. The 1.11 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, P7i wins (6,31 s vs 7,42 s).
P7i goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 6,31 seconds (calibrated simulation).
P7i: 282 hp, ratio 7,18 kg/hp. Octavia iV 1.4 TSI e-TEC PHEV 245: 245 hp, ratio 6,98 kg/hp.
P7i: 200 km/h. Octavia iV 1.4 TSI e-TEC PHEV 245: 230 km/h.