Over 0–100 km/h, Leon e-Hybrid wins (7,54 s vs 10,39 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 | 216d Gran Coupe F44 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7.54 s | 10.39 s | 2.85 s · Leon e-Hybrid |
| 400 m standing start | 15.48 s | 17.62 s | 2.14 s · Leon e-Hybrid |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27.56 s | 31.81 s | 4.25 s · Leon e-Hybrid |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 225 km/h | 200 km/h | 25 km/h · Leon e-Hybrid |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6.76 kg/hp | 12.33 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 | 216d Gran Coupe F44 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2.12 s | 2.52 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3.54 s | 4.12 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5.71 s | 7.30 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.54 s | 10.39 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 9.72 s | 14.45 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 16.35 s | 27.64 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 29.36 s | 69.77 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15.48 s | 17.62 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27.56 s | 31.81 s |
| Top speed | 225 km/h | 200 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 | 116 hp | 3 cyl |
| Torque | 270 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 430 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | Seven-speed Steptronic dual-clutch transmission |
Off the line, the Leon e-Hybrid hits 100 km/h in 7.54 s versus 10.39 s for the 216d Gran Coupe. The instant torque of 350 Nm from the electric motor makes the difference. At this point, the Leon e-Hybrid leads by 2.85 s and sits roughly 18 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Leon e-Hybrid is doing 125 km/h against 107 km/h for the 216d Gran Coupe. The gap is 1.23 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 17.61 s. The 2.13 s gap represents roughly 76 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 148 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Leon e-Hybrid finishes in 27.56 s versus 31.80 s, with a 4.25 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Leon e-Hybrid is capped at 225 km/h, the 216d Gran Coupe at 200 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 16.97 seconds. The 2.85 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Leon e-Hybrid wins (7,54 s vs 10,39 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. 216d Gran Coupe F44: 116 hp, ratio 12,33 kg/hp.
Leon e-Hybrid: 225 km/h. 216d Gran Coupe F44: 200 km/h.