Over 0–100 km/h, Leon e-Hybrid wins (7,54 s vs 7,76 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 | 4 PureTech 225 EAT8 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7.54 s | 7.76 s | 0.22 s · Leon e-Hybrid |
| 400 m standing start | 15.48 s | 15.61 s | 0.13 s · Leon e-Hybrid |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27.56 s | 27.41 s | 0.15 s · 4 PureTech 225 EAT8 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 225 km/h | 245 km/h | 20 km/h · 4 PureTech 225 EAT8 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6.76 kg/hp | 6.49 kg/hp | better ratio · 4 PureTech 225 EAT8 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Leon e-Hybrid | 4 PureTech 225 EAT8 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2.12 s · tight gap | 2.26 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3.54 s | 3.79 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5.71 s | 5.98 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.54 s | 7.76 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 9.72 s · tight gap | 9.81 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 16.35 s | 15.84 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 29.36 s | 26.53 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15.48 s · tight gap | 15.61 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27.56 s | 27.41 s · tight gap |
| Top speed | 225 km/h | 245 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 | 228 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 300 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 480 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed automatic |
Off the line, the Leon e-Hybrid hits 100 km/h in 7.54 s versus 7.76 s for the 4 PureTech 225 EAT8. The instant torque of 350 Nm from the electric motor makes the difference. At this point, the Leon e-Hybrid leads by 0.22 s and sits roughly 5 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Leon e-Hybrid is doing 125 km/h against 126 km/h for the 4 PureTech 225 EAT8. The gap is 0.19 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 15.61 s. The 0.13 s gap represents roughly 6 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 4 PureTech 225 EAT8 keeps accelerating towards 245 km/h. At 600 metres, the gap has dropped to 0.04 s.
Around 689 metres, both vehicles are level. This is the inversion point: the 4 PureTech 225 EAT8 overcomes its launch deficit thanks to a 20 km/h higher top speed.
At 1,000 metres, the 4 PureTech 225 EAT8 finishes in 27.41 s versus 27.56 s. The 0.15 s delta shows an extremely tight race.
Electronically capped at 225 km/h, the Leon e-Hybrid never reaches its natural aerodynamic ceiling in this duel. That’s not a physical limit of the motor - it’s a deliberate manufacturer decision, typically tied to standard-fit tyre ratings or model-range positioning.
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 11.04 seconds. The 0.22 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Leon e-Hybrid wins (7,54 s vs 7,76 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. 4 PureTech 225 EAT8: 228 hp, ratio 6,49 kg/hp.
Leon e-Hybrid: 225 km/h. 4 PureTech 225 EAT8: 245 km/h.