Over 0–100 km/h, Leon VZe wins (7,45 s vs 7,74 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 | 420i xDrive G22 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7.45 s | 7.74 s | 0.29 s · Leon VZe |
| 400 m standing start | 15.42 s | 15.61 s | 0.19 s · Leon VZe |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27.49 s | 28.72 s | 1.23 s · Leon VZe |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 225 km/h | 234 km/h | 9 km/h · 420i xDrive G22 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6.76 kg/hp | 8.64 kg/hp | better ratio · Leon VZe |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Leon VZe | 420i xDrive G22 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2.08 s | 1.38 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3.48 s | 2.58 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5.63 s | 5.26 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.45 s | 7.74 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 9.63 s | 10.94 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 16.26 s | 20.29 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 29.27 s | 38.25 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15.42 s | 15.61 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27.49 s | 28.72 s |
| Top speed | 225 km/h | 234 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 | 300 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 590 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
Off the line, the Leon VZe hits 100 km/h in 7.45 s versus 7.74 s for the 420i xDrive. The instant torque of 350 Nm from the electric motor makes the difference. Despite the faster sprint time, the 420i xDrive is 14 m further along the track at this moment: stronger low-speed acceleration offsets a slower run beyond 100 km/h.
At 200 metres, the 420i xDrive is doing 115 km/h against 126 km/h for the Leon VZe. The gap is 0.29 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the Leon VZe crosses the line in 15.41 s versus 15.61 s. The 0.19 s gap represents roughly 8 m of track - barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the Leon VZe continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 174 km/h versus 160 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Leon VZe finishes in 27.49 s versus 28.71 s, with a 1.23 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (225 vs 234 km/h), preventing any comeback.
The 420i xDrive features all-wheel drive (AWD) against the Leon VZe’s FWD. At low speeds (0-30, 0-50, 0-80 km/h), AWD doubles the driven contact area: all four wheels transmit torque to the road, virtually eliminating wheelspin at launch. This traction advantage is decisive in the range where the motor delivers peak torque, before power and aerodynamics take over.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Leon VZe is capped at 225 km/h, the 420i xDrive at 238 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 12.85 seconds. The 0.29 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 7,74 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. 420i xDrive G22: 184 hp, ratio 8,64 kg/hp.
Leon VZe: 225 km/h. 420i xDrive G22: 234 km/h.