Over 0–100 km/h, A3 Sportback TFSI e 150 kW wins (7,22 s vs 7,54 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 | A3 Sportback TFSI e 150 kW | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7,54 s | 7,22 s+0,32 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,48 s | 15,38 s+0,10 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27,56 s | 27,44 s+0,12 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 225 km/h | 225 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6,76 kg/hpbetter ratio | 7,84 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 | A3 Sportback TFSI e 150 kW |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2,12 s | 2,04 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 3,54 s | 3,40 stight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 5,71 s | 5,49 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 7,54 s | 7,22 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 9,72 s | 9,72 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 16,35 s | 16,34 stight gap |
| 0–200 km/h | 29,36 s | 28,44 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,48 s | 15,38 stight gap |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27,56 s | 27,44 stight gap |
| Top speed | 225 km/h | 225 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 | 204 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 350 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 600 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed S tronic |
Off the line, the A3 Sportback TFSI e 150 kW hits 100 km/h in 7.22 s versus 7.54 s for the Leon e-Hybrid. At this point, the A3 Sportback TFSI e 150 kW leads by 0.32 s and sits roughly 4 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the A3 Sportback TFSI e 150 kW is doing 124 km/h against 125 km/h for the Leon e-Hybrid. The gap is 0.15 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the A3 Sportback TFSI e 150 kW crosses the line in 15.38 s versus 15.48 s. The 0.10 s gap represents roughly 4 m of track - barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the A3 Sportback TFSI e 150 kW continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 174 km/h versus 174 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the A3 Sportback TFSI e 150 kW finishes in 27.44 s versus 27.56 s, with a 0.12 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (225 vs 225 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the Leon e-Hybrid and the A3 Sportback TFSI e 150 kW 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.
With two plug-in hybrid powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (6.76 kg/hp vs 7.84 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Unknown).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 11.16 seconds. The 0.32 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, A3 Sportback TFSI e 150 kW wins (7,22 s vs 7,54 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. A3 Sportback TFSI e 150 kW: 204 hp, ratio 7,84 kg/hp.
Leon e-Hybrid: 225 km/h. A3 Sportback TFSI e 150 kW: 225 km/h.