Over 0–100 km/h, 120d F40 wins (7,24 s vs 7,54 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | Leon e-Hybrid | 120d F40 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7.54 s | 7.24 s | 0.30 s · 120d F40 |
| 400 m standing start | 15.48 s | 15.38 s | 0.10 s · 120d F40 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27.56 s | 27.75 s | 0.19 s · Leon e-Hybrid |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 225 km/h | 231 km/h | 6 km/h · 120d F40 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6.76 kg/hp | 7.63 kg/hp | better ratio · Leon e-Hybrid |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Leon e-Hybrid | 120d F40 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2.12 s | 2.04 s · tight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 3.54 s | 3.17 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5.71 s | 5.28 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.54 s | 7.24 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 9.72 s · tight gap | 9.77 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 16.35 s | 17.19 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 29.36 s | 31.43 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15.48 s | 15.38 s · tight gap |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27.56 s | 27.75 s |
| Top speed | 225 km/h | 231 km/h |
Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.
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 | 190 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 450 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic transmission |
Off the line, the 120d hits 100 km/h in 7.24 s versus 7.54 s for the Leon e-Hybrid. Despite lacking instant torque, 190 hp of power compensates. At this point, the 120d leads by 0.30 s and sits roughly 7 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 120d is doing 123 km/h against 125 km/h for the Leon e-Hybrid. The gap is 0.23 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the 120d 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 situation changes. The Leon e-Hybrid maxes out at 225 km/h while the 120d keeps accelerating towards 231 km/h. At 600 metres, the gap has dropped to 0.01 s.
Around 583 metres, both vehicles are level. This is the inversion point: the Leon e-Hybrid overcomes its launch deficit thanks to a 6 km/h higher top speed.
At 1,000 metres, the Leon e-Hybrid finishes in 27.56 s versus 27.74 s. The 0.19 s delta shows an extremely tight race.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Leon e-Hybrid is capped at 225 km/h, the 120d at 231 km/h. This isn’t a physical engine limit - it’s a manufacturer choice, usually for tyre safety or homologation reasons. Neither car reaches its true aerodynamic top speed.
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 11.29 seconds. The 0.30 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, 120d F40 wins (7,24 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. 120d F40: 190 hp, ratio 7,63 kg/hp.
Leon e-Hybrid: 225 km/h. 120d F40: 231 km/h.