Over 0–100 km/h, Born wins (7,23 s vs 7,45 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 VZe | Born | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7,45 s | 7,23 s+0,22 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,42 s | 15,39 s+0,03 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27,49 s−1,49 s | 28,98 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 225 km/h+65 km/h | 160 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6,76 kg/hpbetter ratio | 8,51 kg/hp |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
Simulated performance at each stage. Winner in green.
| Palier | Leon VZe | Born |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2,08 s | 1,88 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3,48 s | 3,15 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5,63 s | 5,26 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 7,45 s | 7,23 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 9,63 s | 9,79 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 16,26 s | 18,15 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 29,27 s | - |
| 400 m standing start | 15,42 s | 15,39 stight gap |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27,49 s | 28,98 s |
| Top speed | 225 km/h | 160 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 | 201 hp | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Torque | 310 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 710 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
Off the line, the Born hits 100 km/h in 7.23 s versus 7.45 s for the Leon VZe. At this point, the Born leads by 0.22 s and sits roughly 7 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Born is doing 122 km/h against 126 km/h for the Leon VZe. The gap is 0.21 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the Born crosses the line in 15.39 s versus 15.41 s. The 0.02 s gap represents roughly 1 m of track
Past 400 metres, the situation changes. The Born maxes out at 160 km/h while the Leon VZe keeps accelerating towards 225 km/h. At 600 metres, the gap has dropped to 0.22 s.
Around 420 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 28.98 s. The 1.50 s delta in favour of the Leon VZe shows that top speed makes a clear difference.
On paper, the Leon VZe combines 241 hp, 350 Nm and 1,630 kg - a clear theoretical edge over the Born. Yet the Born launches quicker. At standstill, both motors deliver peak torque from 0 rpm: the decisive factor is no longer raw power, but available grip. If the Born has a better traction coefficient (tyres, weight distribution, traction control calibration), it puts down more force despite inferior specs - exactly what the simulation reflects, calibrated on manufacturer 0-100 km/h times.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Leon VZe is capped at 225 km/h, the Born 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 8.51 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 11.41 seconds. The 0.22 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Born wins (7,23 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. Born: 201 hp, ratio 8,51 kg/hp.
Leon VZe: 225 km/h. Born: 160 km/h.