Over 0–100 km/h, Leon e-Hybrid wins (7,54 s vs 11,08 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 | 216i F44 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7.54 s | 11.08 s | 3.54 s · Leon e-Hybrid |
| 400 m standing start | 15.48 s | 17.78 s | 2.30 s · Leon e-Hybrid |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27.56 s | 32.83 s | 5.27 s · Leon e-Hybrid |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 225 km/h | 189 km/h | 36 km/h · Leon e-Hybrid |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6.76 kg/hp | 12.52 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 | 216i F44 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2.12 s | 2.03 s · tight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 3.54 s · tight gap | 3.59 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5.71 s | 7.39 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.54 s | 11.08 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 9.72 s | 16.11 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 16.35 s | 34.47 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 29.36 s | - |
| 400 m standing start | 15.48 s | 17.78 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27.56 s | 32.83 s |
| Top speed | 225 km/h | 189 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 | 109 hp | 3 cyl |
| Torque | 190 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 365 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual |
Off the line, the Leon e-Hybrid hits 100 km/h in 7.54 s versus 11.08 s for the 216i. The instant torque of 350 Nm from the electric motor makes the difference. At this point, the Leon e-Hybrid leads by 3.54 s and sits roughly 11 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Leon e-Hybrid is doing 125 km/h against 102 km/h for the 216i. The gap is 1.09 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 17.78 s. The 2.30 s gap represents roughly 78 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 140 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Leon e-Hybrid finishes in 27.56 s versus 32.82 s, with a 5.27 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Leon e-Hybrid is capped at 225 km/h, the 216i at 190 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 19.32 seconds. The 3.54 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 11,08 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. 216i F44: 109 hp, ratio 12,52 kg/hp.
Leon e-Hybrid: 225 km/h. 216i F44: 189 km/h.