Etude vs 301
Mazda · Peugeot
1/4 Mile winner
301
Beats the Etude by 0.03s
The verdict
In a quarter-mile drag race, the 301 beats the Etude by a hair, finishing 0.03 seconds ahead. It's tight on paper, but our simulator gives the edge to the 301 thanks to a slightly better power-to-weight balance.
Spec head-to-head
Power
105 hp
115 hp
0–100 km/h
10s
10s
Top speed
170 km/h
185 km/h
Engine
1.6L Inline-4
Inline-4
Fuel
Petrol
Petrol
Torque
135 Nm
150 Nm
Price
$15,000
$23,500
Simulated race times
Distance
Etude
301
100 m
7.693s
7.787s
1/8 mile
11.444s
11.521s
1/4 mile
17.370s
17.344s
1 km
31.774s
31.180s
Acceleration curves
Who should buy which?
Price: Etude is $15,000 vs $23,500 for the 301 — a $8,500 gap. Power: 301 makes 10 hp more (105 vs 115). Top speed: 301 runs to 185 km/h, 15 km/h higher than Etude.
FAQ
Which is faster, the Etude or the 301?
In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the 301 is faster, beating the Etude by 0.03 seconds.
What is the 0–100 km/h time of the Etude vs the 301?
The Etude hits 100 km/h in 10 seconds, while the 301 does it in 10 seconds.
How much horsepower does each car have?
The Etude produces 105 hp; the 301 produces 115 hp.
What are the top speeds?
The Etude tops out at 170 km/h, and the 301 reaches 185 km/h.
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