- How does electric power stack up against good old petrol? Well, you’re about to find out
- DRAG RACE: MG ZS EV v/s Volkswagen Polo GT TSI
- Power figures:
- MG ZS EV
- Volkswagen Polo GT TSI
How does electric power stack up against good old petrol? Well, you’re about to find out
Automakers are on the verge of creating EVs, however, there are few carmakers who are still pursuing petrol-powered cars since they are powerful but can it really stand up against an EV? To test the power of an EV against a petrol-powered car, PowerDrift, an automotive-based YouTube channel puts the MG ZS EV in a drag race against the Volkswagen Polo TSI. Read on to see who claims victory in this epic drag race!
DRAG RACE: MG ZS EV v/s Volkswagen Polo GT TSI
German automakers have set a standard in the automotive industry across the globe for their substantial automobiles that are built to offer unmatched performance and comfort. The vehicles that the said automakers construct are usually complex in design and mechanical components but present uber-performance which no other manufacturers can equate their products with.
One such automaker that has established its presence globally and set standards for the auto industry is the Volkswagen group. The company’s most sold vehicle in India, the Volkswagen Polo GT TSI has been a resonance of the said characteristics. The vehicle is one of the most affordable and fastest hatchbacks in the country which presents a strong design that has been here for more than a decade.
Whatsoever, the EV revolution, especially in the county has been taking the automotive industry by storm. The MG ZS EV is an example of an electric vehicle that symbolises power and efficiency, therefore, vehicles like the Polo GT TSI could face some hiccups as EVs are the new way to go! But can EVs really defeat petrol-powered vehicles? To find out the answer, India’s most popular YouTube channel, “PowerDrift” has presented a drag race between the MG ZS EV And the Polo GT TSI.
Let’s see who will claim the title- “Most Powerful”:
Power figures:
MG ZS EV
DRAG RACE: MG ZS EV v/s Volkswagen Polo GT TSI
The motor of the ZS EV produces 140;8bhp of power at 3500rpm and 350Nm of torque at 5000rpm
The MG ZS EV comes powered by a Three-Phase Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor that generates 140.8bhp of power at 3500rpm and 350Nm of torque at 5000rpm.
Volkswagen Polo GT TSI
While the engine of the Polo GT TSI churns out 108;62bhp of power at around 5000-5500rpm and 175Nm of torque between 1750-4000rpm
The Volkswagen Polo GT TSI comes with a 1.0L TSI Petrol engine that churns out 108.62bhp of power at around 5000-5500rpm and 175Nm of torque between 1750-4000rpm.
Nonetheless, the MG ZS EV is 600kgs heavier so might not have the potential to beat the Polo GT TSI, well, we are just assuming, let’s find out!
Round 1
Round one begins with a mighty battle wherein the Polo TSI initially makes headway
Round one begins with the Polo GT TSI taking the lead, however, as soon as the vehicles cross the 100m mark, the ZS EV pulls ahead of the Polo GT TSI quite easily as if the Polo was not trying to fight against the MG’s EV. The MG ZS EV crosses the finishing line in just 16:55 seconds while the Polo with a car length behind crosses the line at the 17:68 seconds mark.
The MG ZS EV crosses the finish line in just 16:55 seconds
Round 2
Round 2 begins on a similar note with the two vehicles taking their positions to battle against each other
Round 2 begins with the two drivers swapping the cars to see if there are any changes to the results. The drivers of the ZS EV and the Polo GT TSI are all set to launch the vehicle with great zeal and like before, with the countdown from 5, the vehicles take off. The ZS EV powers down the drag strip without much effort even though the Polo TSI had a great start. Surprisingly, the driver of the Polo GT TSI had jump-started to get a headway but failed to win the battle against the ZS EV.
The ZS EV like in the previous round once again easily pulls ahead of the Polo GT TSI
Thus, the MG ZS EV claims the victory here in this battle with the Volkswagen Polo GT TSI.
To witness the epic battle, check out the video below:
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