Sur 0–100 km/h, Leon e-Hybrid gagne (7,54 s vs 7,73 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 | 220d F22 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7,54 s−0,19 s | 7,73 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,48 s−0,31 s | 15,79 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27,56 s−0,86 s | 28,42 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 225 km/h+1 km/h | 224 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6,76 kg/hpbetter ratio | 7,74 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 | 220d F22 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2,12 s | 2,24 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 3,54 s | 3,47 stight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 5,71 s | 5,67 stight gap |
| 0–100 km/h | 7,54 s | 7,73 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 9,72 s | 10,39 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 16,35 s | 18,41 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 29,36 s | 35,37 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,48 s | 15,79 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27,56 s | 28,42 s |
| Top speed | 225 km/h | 224 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 | 190 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 470 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | — | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
Off the line, the Leon e-Hybrid hits 100 km/h in 7.54 s versus 7.73 s for the Bmw 220d. The instant torque of 350 Nm from the electric motor makes the difference. The 0.19 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the Leon e-Hybrid is doing 125 km/h against 121 km/h for the Bmw 220d. The gap is 0.09 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the Leon e-Hybrid crosses the line in 15.48 s versus 15.79 s. The 0.31 s gap represents roughly 13 m of track — two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the Leon e-Hybrid continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 174 km/h versus 167 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Leon e-Hybrid finishes in 27.56 s versus 28.41 s, with a 0.86 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (225 vs 224 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the Leon e-Hybrid and the Bmw 220d 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 12.01 seconds. The 0.19 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, Leon e-Hybrid gagne (7,54 s vs 7,73 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. 220d F22 : 190 hp, ratio 7,74 kg/hp.
Leon e-Hybrid : 225 km/h. 220d F22 : 224 km/h.