I expected better energy numbers from TGV HSRail

re:
http://www.railfaneurope.net/tgv/eurostar.html

specifically: Performance Metrics: 16 kW/tonne / 0.98 tonnes/seat / 15.90 kW/seat

I guess a more meaningful metric would be kw per passenger km ~

but based on these numbers, its little better the a small car, if u assume:

4 passenger & 80kw for a corolla say.

but it does do better by getting by with 15kw per tonne.

"Build Dates: 1993-1995
Territory: LGV Nord-Europe and points north
Top Speed: 300 km/h (186 mph)
Number in Service: 31 (see fleet list for numbering)
Supply Voltages: 25kV 50Hz AC, 3kV DC, 750V DC third rail (1.5kV DC for some)
Traction:12 3-phase AC asynchronous motors, total power 12200 kW (16300 hp) under 25kV supply
Length and Weight: 394 m / 752 tonnes
Configuration: 1 power car + 18 trailers + 1 power car, 794 seats (see formations)
Performance Metrics: 16 kW/tonne / 0.98 tonnes/seat / 15.90 kW/seat"

if interested

a wiki link to explore is

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Energy_efficiency_in_transportation

An 80kW Corolla won't do 186mph so it's not a fair comparison...