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Bugatti Chiron vs Koenigsegg Agera RS

The Bugatti Chiron has the power advantage — 1,479 hp against 1,160, a margin of 319 hp. Power-to-weight tells the more useful story: 741 against 832 hp per tonne, which puts the Koenigsegg Agera RS ahead on the figure that actually decides how a car feels. Flat out the Koenigsegg Agera RS goes further, 278 mph against 261. Off the line the Bugatti Chiron is quicker, 2.40 s to 60 mph against 2.80. At launch the Koenigsegg Agera RS was the cheaper of the two, $2,500,000 against $3,000,000. They go about it differently too — w16 against v8.

Side by side

The numbers

Bugatti ChironKoenigsegg Agera RS
Power1,479 hp1,160 hp
Top speed261 mph278 mph
0–60 mph2.40 s2.80 s
Kerb weight1,996 kg1,395 kg
Power-to-weight741 hp/t832 hp/t
PowertrainW16V8
Produced2016–20242015–2018

A green figure is the better of the two. Manufacturer-stated throughout.