Over 0–100 km/h, Clio 4 RS 200 wins (6,63 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 | Clio 4 RS 200 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7.54 s | 6.63 s | 0.91 s · Clio 4 RS 200 |
| 400 m standing start | 15.48 s | 14.74 s | 0.74 s · Clio 4 RS 200 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27.56 s | 26.79 s | 0.77 s · Clio 4 RS 200 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 225 km/h | 227 km/h | 2 km/h · Clio 4 RS 200 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6.76 kg/hp | 6.22 kg/hp | better ratio · Clio 4 RS 200 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Leon e-Hybrid | Clio 4 RS 200 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2.12 s | 1.63 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3.54 s | 2.74 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5.71 s | 4.66 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.54 s | 6.63 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 9.72 s | 8.72 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 16.35 s | 15.28 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 29.36 s | 28.70 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15.48 s | 14.74 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27.56 s | 26.79 s |
| Top speed | 225 km/h | 227 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 | 200 hp | I4 |
| Torque | 240 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 245 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | EDC 6-speed (dual clutch) |
Off the line, the Clio 4 RS 200 hits 100 km/h in 6.63 s versus 7.54 s for the Leon e-Hybrid. Despite lacking instant torque, 200 hp of power compensates. At this point, the Clio 4 RS 200 leads by 0.91 s and sits roughly 18 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Clio 4 RS 200 is doing 126 km/h against 125 km/h for the Leon e-Hybrid. The gap is 0.73 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Clio 4 RS 200 crosses the line in 14.74 s versus 15.48 s. The 0.74 s gap represents roughly 32 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Clio 4 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 4 RS 200 finishes in 26.78 s versus 27.56 s, with a 0.77 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (225 vs 227 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the Leon e-Hybrid and the Clio 4 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 0.91 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Clio 4 RS 200 wins (6,63 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. Clio 4 RS 200: 200 hp, ratio 6,22 kg/hp.
Leon e-Hybrid: 225 km/h. Clio 4 RS 200: 227 km/h.