Sur 0–100 km/h, Leon e-Hybrid gagne (7,54 s vs 7,61 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 F44 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7,54 s−0,07 s | 7,61 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,48 s−0,19 s | 15,67 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27,56 s−0,66 s | 28,22 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 225 km/h | 235 km/h−10 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6,76 kg/hpbetter ratio | 7,92 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 F44 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2,12 s | 2,11 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 3,54 s | 3,29 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5,71 s | 5,53 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 7,54 s | 7,61 stight gap |
| 0–120 km/h | 9,72 s | 10,30 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 16,35 s | 18,15 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 29,36 s | 33,00 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,48 s | 15,67 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27,56 s | 28,22 s |
| Top speed | 225 km/h | 235 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 | Pending |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 505 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
Off the line, the Leon e-Hybrid hits 100 km/h in 7.54 s versus 7.61 s for the Bmw 220d. The instant torque of 350 Nm from the electric motor makes the difference. The 0.07 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the Bmw 220d is doing 120 km/h against 125 km/h for the Leon e-Hybrid. The gap is 0.03 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 15.67 s. The 0.19 s gap represents roughly 8 m of track - barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the Leon e-Hybrid continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 174 km/h versus 168 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Leon e-Hybrid finishes in 27.56 s versus 28.21 s, with a 0.66 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (225 vs 235 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Leon e-Hybrid is capped at 225 km/h, the Bmw 220d at 235 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 11.91 seconds. The 0.07 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 7,61 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 F44 : 190 hp, ratio 7,92 kg/hp.
Leon e-Hybrid : 225 km/h. 220d F44 : 235 km/h.