Over 0–100 km/h, Leon e-Hybrid wins (7,54 s vs 8,65 s).
Performance comparison
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
Simulation
Calibration
Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.
| Leon e-Hybrid | 218i Coupé G42 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7,54 s−1,11 s | 8,65 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,48 s−0,81 s | 16,29 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27,56 s−2,26 s | 29,82 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 225 km/h+3 km/h | 222 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6,76 kg/hpbetter ratio | 9,52 kg/hp |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
Simulated performance at each stage. Winner in green.
| Palier | Leon e-Hybrid | 218i Coupé G42 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2,12 s | 1,72 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3,54 s | 3,00 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5,71 s | 5,92 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 7,54 s | 8,65 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 9,72 s | 12,14 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 16,35 s | 22,81 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 29,36 s | 46,33 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,48 s | 16,29 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27,56 s | 29,82 s |
| Top speed | 225 km/h | 222 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 241 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 350 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 630 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed DSG |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 156 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 250 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 485 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
Off the line, the Leon e-Hybrid hits 100 km/h in 7.54 s versus 8.65 s for the Bmw 218i Coupé. The instant torque of 350 Nm from the electric motor makes the difference. Despite the faster sprint time, the Bmw 218i Coupé is 4 m further along the track at this moment: stronger low-speed acceleration offsets a slower run beyond 100 km/h.
At 200 metres, the Leon e-Hybrid is doing 125 km/h against 112 km/h for the Bmw 218i Coupé. The gap is 0.16 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Leon e-Hybrid crosses the line in 15.48 s versus 16.29 s. The 0.81 s gap represents roughly 31 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Leon e-Hybrid continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 174 km/h versus 155 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Leon e-Hybrid finishes in 27.56 s versus 29.82 s, with a 2.26 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (225 vs 222 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the Leon e-Hybrid and the Bmw 218i Coupé are governed to 225 km/h. At that speed, standard-fit tyres approach their safety threshold - an industrial ceiling common to most electric vehicles in this segment. Neither car shows its true aerodynamic potential in this duel.
Instant electric torque gives an advantage off the line. The higher top speed of the combustion engine gives an advantage over longer distances. The distance at which one catches the other depends on the top speed differential.
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 14.27 seconds. The 1.11 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
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Over 0–100 km/h, Leon e-Hybrid wins (7,54 s vs 8,65 s).
Leon e-Hybrid goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 7,54 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Leon e-Hybrid: 241 hp, ratio 6,76 kg/hp. 218i Coupé G42: 156 hp, ratio 9,52 kg/hp.
Leon e-Hybrid: 225 km/h. 218i Coupé G42: 222 km/h.