Over 0–100 km/h, Leon VZe wins (7,45 s vs 7,70 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 | Cooper C FWD | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7,45 s−0,25 s | 7,70 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,42 s−0,26 s | 15,68 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27,49 s−0,58 s | 28,07 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 225 km/h | 230 km/h−5 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6,76 kg/hpbetter ratio | 7,47 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 | Cooper C FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2,08 s | 2,08 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3,48 s | 3,48 stight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 5,63 s | 5,68 stight gap |
| 0–100 km/h | 7,45 s | 7,70 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 9,63 s | 10,14 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 16,26 s | 17,52 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 29,27 s | 32,20 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,42 s | 15,68 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27,49 s | 28,07 s |
| Top speed | 225 km/h | 230 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 | 156 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 230 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 165 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed DCT |
Off the line, the Leon VZe hits 100 km/h in 7.45 s versus 7.70 s for the Cooper C FWD. The instant torque of 350 Nm from the electric motor makes the difference. At this point, the Leon VZe leads by 0.25 s and sits roughly 1 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Leon VZe is doing 126 km/h against 122 km/h for the Cooper C FWD. The gap is 0.11 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Leon VZe crosses the line in 15.41 s versus 15.67 s. The 0.26 s gap represents roughly 11 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the Leon VZe continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 174 km/h versus 170 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Leon VZe finishes in 27.49 s versus 28.06 s, with a 0.58 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (225 vs 230 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Electronically capped at 225 km/h, the Leon VZe never reaches its natural aerodynamic ceiling in this duel. That’s not a physical limit of the motor - it’s a deliberate manufacturer decision, typically tied to standard-fit tyre ratings or model-range positioning.
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 11.61 seconds. The 0.25 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
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Over 0–100 km/h, Leon VZe wins (7,45 s vs 7,70 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. Cooper C FWD: 156 hp, ratio 7,47 kg/hp.
Leon VZe: 225 km/h. Cooper C FWD: 230 km/h.