Over 0–100 km/h, i3s I01 wins (6,81 s vs 7,45 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 | i3s I01 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7.45 s | 6.81 s | 0.64 s · i3s I01 |
| 400 m standing start | 15.42 s | 15.05 s | 0.37 s · i3s I01 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27.49 s | 28.59 s | 1.10 s · Leon VZe |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 225 km/h | 160 km/h | 65 km/h · Leon VZe |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6.76 kg/hp | 7.01 kg/hp | better ratio · Leon VZe |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Leon VZe | i3s I01 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2.08 s | 1.77 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3.48 s | 2.96 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5.63 s | 4.95 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.45 s | 6.81 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 9.63 s | 9.25 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 16.26 s | 16.98 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 29.27 s | - |
| 400 m standing start | 15.42 s | 15.05 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27.49 s | 28.59 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 | 270 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 290 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Automatic, single-speed with fixed ratio (9.665:1) |
Off the line, the i3s hits 100 km/h in 6.81 s versus 7.45 s for the Leon VZe. At this point, the i3s leads by 0.64 s and sits roughly 12 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the i3s is doing 124 km/h against 126 km/h for the Leon VZe. The gap is 0.46 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the i3s crosses the line in 15.05 s versus 15.41 s. The 0.37 s gap represents roughly 16 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the situation changes. The i3s maxes out at 160 km/h while the Leon VZe keeps accelerating towards 225 km/h. At 600 metres, the gap has dropped to 0.17 s.
Around 676 metres, both vehicles are level. This is the inversion point: the Leon VZe overcomes its launch deficit thanks to a 65 km/h higher top speed.
At 1,000 metres, the Leon VZe finishes in 27.49 s versus 28.59 s. The 1.11 s delta in favour of the Leon VZe shows that top speed makes a clear difference.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Leon VZe is capped at 225 km/h, the i3s 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 7.01 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 10.94 seconds. The 0.64 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, i3s I01 wins (6,81 s vs 7,45 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. i3s I01: 184 hp, ratio 7,01 kg/hp.
Leon VZe: 225 km/h. i3s I01: 160 km/h.