Over 0–100 km/h, Leon e-Hybrid and 420i Steptronic Gran Coupe G22 are neck and neck (7,54 s vs 7,62 s, no significant gap).
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 | 420i Steptronic Gran Coupe G22 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7.54 s | 7.62 s | 0.08 s · Leon e-Hybrid |
| 400 m standing start | 15.48 s | 15.55 s | 0.07 s · Leon e-Hybrid |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27.56 s | 28.34 s | 0.78 s · Leon e-Hybrid |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 225 km/h | 236 km/h | 11 km/h · 420i Steptronic Gran Coupe G22 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6.76 kg/hp | 8.53 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 | 420i Steptronic Gran Coupe G22 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2.12 s | 1.65 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3.54 s | 2.79 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5.71 s | 5.28 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.54 s · tight gap | 7.62 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 9.72 s | 10.51 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 16.35 s | 19.00 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 29.36 s | 34.76 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15.48 s · tight gap | 15.55 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27.56 s | 28.34 s |
| Top speed | 225 km/h | 236 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 | 184 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 270 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 570 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 7.62 s for the 420i Steptronic Gran Coupe. The instant torque of 350 Nm from the electric motor makes the difference. The 0.08 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the 420i Steptronic Gran Coupe is doing 118 km/h against 125 km/h for the Leon e-Hybrid. The gap is 0.28 s. The gap widens compared to the 0-100.
At 400 metres standing start, the Leon e-Hybrid crosses the line in 15.48 s versus 15.55 s. The 0.07 s gap represents roughly 3 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 164 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Leon e-Hybrid finishes in 27.56 s versus 28.34 s, with a 0.78 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (225 vs 236 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 420i Steptronic Gran Coupe at 236 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 12.25 seconds. The 0.08 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Leon e-Hybrid and 420i Steptronic Gran Coupe G22 are neck and neck (7,54 s vs 7,62 s, no significant gap).
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. 420i Steptronic Gran Coupe G22: 184 hp, ratio 8,53 kg/hp.
Leon e-Hybrid: 225 km/h. 420i Steptronic Gran Coupe G22: 236 km/h.