Sur 0–100 km/h, i3s (120 Ah) I01 gagne (6,81 s vs 7,54 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 | i3s (120 Ah) I01 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7,54 s | 6,81 s+0,73 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,48 s | 15,05 s+0,43 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27,56 s−1,03 s | 28,59 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 225 km/h+65 km/h | 160 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6,76 kg/hpbetter ratio | 7,01 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 | i3s (120 Ah) I01 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2,12 s | 1,77 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3,54 s | 2,96 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5,71 s | 4,95 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 7,54 s | 6,81 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 9,72 s | 9,25 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 16,35 s | 16,98 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 29,36 s | — |
| 400 m standing start | 15,48 s | 15,05 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27,56 s | 28,59 s |
| Top speed | 225 km/h | 160 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 | 184 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 270 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 290 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Automatic, single-speed with fixed ratio (9.665:1) |
Off the line, the Bmw i3s (120 Ah) hits 100 km/h in 6.81 s versus 7.54 s for the Leon e-Hybrid. At this point, the Bmw i3s (120 Ah) leads by 0.73 s and sits roughly 14 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Bmw i3s (120 Ah) is doing 124 km/h against 125 km/h for the Leon e-Hybrid. The gap is 0.52 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw i3s (120 Ah) crosses the line in 15.05 s versus 15.48 s. The 0.44 s gap represents roughly 19 m of track — two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the situation changes. The Bmw i3s (120 Ah) maxes out at 160 km/h while the Leon e-Hybrid keeps accelerating towards 225 km/h. At 600 metres, the gap has dropped to 0.24 s.
Around 704 metres, both vehicles are level. This is the inversion point: the Leon e-Hybrid overcomes its launch deficit thanks to a 65 km/h higher top speed.
At 1,000 metres, the Leon e-Hybrid finishes in 27.56 s versus 28.59 s. The 1.03 s delta in favour of the Leon e-Hybrid shows that top speed makes a clear difference.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Leon e-Hybrid is capped at 225 km/h, the Bmw i3s (120 Ah) at 160 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.
With two plug-in hybrid powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (6.76 kg/hp vs 7.01 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 11.03 seconds. The 0.73 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, i3s (120 Ah) I01 gagne (6,81 s vs 7,54 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. i3s (120 Ah) I01 : 184 hp, ratio 7,01 kg/hp.
Leon e-Hybrid : 225 km/h. i3s (120 Ah) I01 : 160 km/h.