Over 0–100 km/h, Leon VZe wins (7,45 s vs 8,65 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | Leon VZe | 118d F40 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7.45 s | 8.65 s | 1.20 s · Leon VZe |
| 400 m standing start | 15.42 s | 16.41 s | 0.99 s · Leon VZe |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27.49 s | 29.83 s | 2.34 s · Leon VZe |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 225 km/h | 218 km/h | 7 km/h · Leon VZe |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6.76 kg/hp | 9.37 kg/hp | better ratio · Leon VZe |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Leon VZe | 118d F40 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2.08 s | 2.07 s · tight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 3.48 s | 3.39 s · tight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 5.63 s | 6.08 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.45 s | 8.65 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 9.63 s | 11.98 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 16.26 s | 22.37 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 29.27 s | 47.11 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15.42 s | 16.41 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27.49 s | 29.83 s |
| Top speed | 225 km/h | 218 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 | 150 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 350 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 405 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | Six-speed manual (8-speed Steptronic transmission) |
Off the line, the Leon VZe hits 100 km/h in 7.45 s versus 8.65 s for the 118d. The instant torque of 350 Nm from the electric motor makes the difference. At this point, the Leon VZe leads by 1.20 s and sits roughly 4 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Leon VZe is doing 126 km/h against 113 km/h for the 118d. The gap is 0.42 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Leon VZe crosses the line in 15.41 s versus 16.41 s. The 0.99 s gap represents roughly 38 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Leon VZe continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 174 km/h versus 157 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Leon VZe finishes in 27.49 s versus 29.82 s, with a 2.34 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (225 vs 218 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Leon VZe is capped at 225 km/h, the 118d at 218 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.
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 14.03 seconds. The 1.20 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Leon VZe wins (7,45 s vs 8,65 s).
Leon VZe goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 7,45 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Leon VZe: 241 hp, ratio 6,76 kg/hp. 118d F40: 150 hp, ratio 9,37 kg/hp.
Leon VZe: 225 km/h. 118d F40: 218 km/h.