Over 0–100 km/h, 220d F22 wins (7,29 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 | 220d F22 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7.54 s | 7.29 s | 0.25 s · 220d F22 |
| 400 m standing start | 15.48 s | 15.41 s | 0.07 s · 220d F22 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27.56 s | 27.65 s | 0.09 s · Leon e-Hybrid |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 225 km/h | 230 km/h | 5 km/h · 220d F22 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6.76 kg/hp | 7.53 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 | 220d F22 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2.12 s | 2.11 s · tight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 3.54 s | 3.35 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5.71 s | 5.41 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.54 s | 7.29 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 9.72 s | 9.70 s · tight gap |
| 0–160 km/h | 16.35 s | 16.80 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 29.36 s | 30.35 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15.48 s | 15.41 s · tight gap |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27.56 s · tight gap | 27.65 s |
| Top speed | 225 km/h | 230 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 | 1 430 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual (8-speed Steptronic) |
Off the line, the 220d hits 100 km/h in 7.29 s versus 7.54 s for the Leon e-Hybrid. Despite lacking instant torque, 190 hp of power compensates. At this point, the 220d leads by 0.25 s and sits roughly 4 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 220d 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 220d crosses the line in 15.41 s versus 15.48 s. The 0.07 s gap represents roughly 3 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 220d keeps accelerating towards 230 km/h. At 600 metres, the gap has dropped to 0.01 s.
Around 629 metres, both vehicles are level. This is the inversion point: the Leon e-Hybrid overcomes its launch deficit thanks to a 5 km/h higher top speed.
At 1,000 metres, the Leon e-Hybrid finishes in 27.56 s versus 27.65 s. The 0.09 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 220d at 230 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 11.16 seconds. The 0.25 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, 220d F22 wins (7,29 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. 220d F22: 190 hp, ratio 7,53 kg/hp.
Leon e-Hybrid: 225 km/h. 220d F22: 230 km/h.