Over 0–100 km/h, Cooper E FWD wins (7,20 s vs 7,54 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 | Cooper E FWD | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7.54 s | 7.20 s | 0.34 s · Cooper E FWD |
| 400 m standing start | 15.48 s | 15.37 s | 0.11 s · Cooper E FWD |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27.56 s | 28.93 s | 1.37 s · Leon e-Hybrid |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 225 km/h | 160 km/h | 65 km/h · Leon e-Hybrid |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6.76 kg/hp | 7.58 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 | 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 s · tight 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 s · tight gap |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27.56 s | 28.93 s |
| Top speed | 225 km/h | 160 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 | 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.
Over 0–100 km/h, Cooper E FWD wins (7,20 s vs 7,54 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. Cooper E FWD: 184 hp, ratio 7,58 kg/hp.
Leon e-Hybrid: 225 km/h. Cooper E FWD: 160 km/h.