Is a 10-second 0-100 km/h acceleration time considered normal for cars?
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A 0-100 km/h acceleration time of 10 seconds is considered normal for compact sedans and generally sufficient for urban driving. The 0-100 km/h acceleration time, which measures how long it takes for a car to go from 0 to 100 km/h, is the most intuitive reflection of a vehicle's power. Typically, a 1.6L compact sedan accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 11 to 13 seconds, while a 2.0T midsize sedan does it in 7 to 8 seconds. Supercars, on the other hand, usually achieve this in under 3.8 seconds. Under the same displacement, vehicles equipped with turbocharged engines deliver more powerful performance than those with naturally aspirated engines, giving them a clear advantage in 0-100 km/h acceleration. For SUVs, the 0-100 km/h acceleration standard can be compared to that of sedans in the same class. However, MPVs are different—an acceleration time of 9 to 10 seconds is entirely acceptable for them. For vehicle types such as SUVs (Sports Utility Vehicles), SRVs (Mini Recreational Vehicles), CRVs (City Recreational Vehicles), CUVs (Crossover Utility Vehicles combining features of sedans, MPVs, and SUVs), and RVs (Recreational Vehicles), the 0-100 km/h acceleration time can be used to assess the vehicle's power performance. These models are differentiated by design philosophy and serve different purposes. For example, MPVs were initially designed not for speed but for comfort, making a 0-100 km/h acceleration time of 9 to 10 seconds entirely acceptable.