Sur 0–100 km/h, Cooper E FWD gagne (7,20 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 | Cooper E FWD | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7,54 s | 7,20 s+0,34 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,48 s | 15,37 s+0,11 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27,56 s−1,37 s | 28,93 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 225 km/h+65 km/h | 160 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6,76 kg/hpbetter ratio | 7,58 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 | Cooper E FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2,12 s | 1,96 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3,54 s | 3,28 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5,71 s | 5,36 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 7,54 s | 7,20 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 9,72 s | 9,63 stight gap |
| 0–160 km/h | 16,35 s | 17,59 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 29,36 s | — |
| 400 m standing start | 15,48 s | 15,37 stight gap |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27,56 s | 28,93 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 | 290 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 395 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
Off the line, the Cooper E FWD hits 100 km/h in 7.20 s versus 7.54 s for the Leon e-Hybrid. At this point, the Cooper E FWD leads by 0.34 s and sits roughly 6 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Cooper E FWD is doing 124 km/h against 125 km/h for the Leon e-Hybrid. The gap is 0.23 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Cooper E FWD crosses the line in 15.37 s versus 15.48 s. The 0.11 s gap represents roughly 5 m of track — barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the situation changes. The Cooper E FWD 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 0.10 s.
Around 534 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 28.93 s. The 1.37 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 Cooper E FWD 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 7.58 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 11.15 seconds. The 0.34 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, Cooper E FWD gagne (7,20 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. Cooper E FWD : 184 hp, ratio 7,58 kg/hp.
Leon e-Hybrid : 225 km/h. Cooper E FWD : 160 km/h.