Sur 0–100 km/h, 120i F20LCI gagne (7,12 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 | 120i F20LCI | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7,54 s | 7,12 s+0,42 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,48 s | 15,22 s+0,26 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27,56 s | 27,53 s+0,03 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 225 km/h | 225 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6,76 kg/hpbetter ratio | 7,47 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 | 120i F20LCI |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2,12 s | 1,79 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3,54 s | 2,99 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5,71 s | 5,16 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 7,54 s | 7,12 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 9,72 s | 9,70 stight gap |
| 0–160 km/h | 16,35 s | 16,79 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 29,36 s | 29,61 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,48 s | 15,22 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27,56 s | 27,53 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 | 184 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 270 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 375 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | — | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
Off the line, the Bmw 120i hits 100 km/h in 7.12 s versus 7.54 s for the Leon e-Hybrid. Despite lacking instant torque, 184 hp of power compensates. At this point, the Bmw 120i leads by 0.42 s and sits roughly 12 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Bmw 120i is doing 122 km/h against 125 km/h for the Leon e-Hybrid. The gap is 0.39 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw 120i crosses the line in 15.22 s versus 15.48 s. The 0.26 s gap represents roughly 11 m of track — two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the gap narrows.
At 1,000 metres, the Bmw 120i finishes in 27.52 s versus 27.56 s, with just 0.03 s to spare. The Leon e-Hybrid fails to fully close the launch gap.
Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the Leon e-Hybrid and the Bmw 120i 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 11.27 seconds. The 0.42 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
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Sur 0–100 km/h, 120i F20LCI gagne (7,12 s vs 7,54 s).
Leon e-Hybrid passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 7,54 secondes (simulation calibrée).
Leon e-Hybrid : 241 hp, ratio 6,76 kg/hp. 120i F20LCI : 184 hp, ratio 7,47 kg/hp.
Leon e-Hybrid : 225 km/h. 120i F20LCI : 225 km/h.