Etude vs Expert
Mazda · Peugeot
1/4 Mile winner
Expert
Beats the Etude by 0.02s
The verdict
In a quarter-mile drag race, the Expert beats the Etude by a hair, finishing 0.02 seconds ahead. It's tight on paper, but our simulator gives the edge to the Expert thanks to a slightly better power-to-weight balance.
Spec head-to-head
Power
105 hp
120 hp
0–100 km/h
10s
10s
Top speed
170 km/h
180 km/h
Engine
1.6L Inline-4
Diesel I4
Fuel
Petrol
Diesel
Torque
135 Nm
300 Nm
Price
$15,000
$30,000
Simulated race times
Distance
Etude
Expert
100 m
7.693s
7.758s
1/8 mile
11.444s
11.498s
1/4 mile
17.370s
17.352s
1 km
31.774s
31.362s
Acceleration curves
Who should buy which?
Price: Etude is $15,000 vs $30,000 for the Expert — a $15,000 gap. Power: Expert makes 15 hp more (105 vs 120). Top speed: Expert runs to 180 km/h, 10 km/h higher than Etude.
FAQ
Which is faster, the Etude or the Expert?
In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the Expert is faster, beating the Etude by 0.02 seconds.
What is the 0–100 km/h time of the Etude vs the Expert?
The Etude hits 100 km/h in 10 seconds, while the Expert does it in 10 seconds.
How much horsepower does each car have?
The Etude produces 105 hp; the Expert produces 120 hp.
What are the top speeds?
The Etude tops out at 170 km/h, and the Expert reaches 180 km/h.
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