Sur 0–100 km/h, Clio 3 RS 200 gagne (7,03 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 | Clio 3 RS 200 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7,54 s | 7,03 s+0,51 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,48 s | 15,20 s+0,28 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27,56 s | 27,23 s+0,33 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 225 km/h+2 km/h | 223 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6,76 kg/hp | 6,20 kg/hpbetter ratio |
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 | Clio 3 RS 200 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2,12 s | 2,02 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 3,54 s | 3,14 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5,71 s | 5,44 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 7,54 s | 7,03 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 9,72 s | 9,53 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 16,35 s | 16,04 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 29,36 s | 27,75 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,48 s | 15,20 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27,56 s | 27,23 s |
| Top speed | 225 km/h | 223 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 | 200 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 215 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 240 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual close-ratio |
Off the line, the Clio 3 RS 200 hits 100 km/h in 7.03 s versus 7.54 s for the Leon e-Hybrid. Despite lacking instant torque, 200 hp of power compensates. At this point, the Clio 3 RS 200 leads by 0.51 s and sits roughly 6 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Clio 3 RS 200 is doing 125 km/h against 125 km/h for the Leon e-Hybrid. The gap is 0.25 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Clio 3 RS 200 crosses the line in 15.20 s versus 15.48 s. The 0.29 s gap represents roughly 12 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the Clio 3 RS 200 continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 174 km/h versus 174 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Clio 3 RS 200 finishes in 27.23 s versus 27.56 s, with a 0.33 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (225 vs 223 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the Leon e-Hybrid and the Clio 3 RS 200 are governed to 225 km/h. At that speed, standard-fit tyres approach their safety threshold - an industrial ceiling common to most electric vehicles in this segment. Neither car shows its true aerodynamic potential in this duel.
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 11.03 seconds. The 0.51 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, Clio 3 RS 200 gagne (7,03 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. Clio 3 RS 200 : 200 hp, ratio 6,20 kg/hp.
Leon e-Hybrid : 225 km/h. Clio 3 RS 200 : 223 km/h.