Sur 0–100 km/h, Cooper SE FWD gagne (7,32 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 | Cooper SE FWD | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7,45 s | 7,32 s+0,13 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,42 s−0,04 s | 15,46 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27,49 s−2,37 s | 29,86 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 225 km/h+75 km/h | 150 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6,76 kg/hpbetter ratio | 7,42 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 SE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2,08 s | 2,03 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 3,48 s | 3,40 stight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 5,63 s | 5,51 stight gap |
| 0–100 km/h | 7,45 s | 7,32 stight gap |
| 0–120 km/h | 9,63 s | 9,71 stight gap |
| 0–160 km/h | 16,26 s | — |
| 0–200 km/h | 29,27 s | — |
| 400 m standing start | 15,42 s | 15,46 stight gap |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27,49 s | 29,86 s |
| Top speed | 225 km/h | 150 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 | 184 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 270 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 365 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
Off the line, the Cooper SE FWD hits 100 km/h in 7.32 s versus 7.45 s for the Leon VZe. At this point, the Cooper SE FWD leads by 0.13 s and sits roughly 2 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Cooper SE FWD is doing 124 km/h against 126 km/h for the Leon VZe. The gap is 0.06 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the Leon VZe crosses the line in 15.41 s versus 15.46 s. The 0.05 s gap represents roughly 2 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 150 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Leon VZe finishes in 27.49 s versus 29.86 s, with a 2.37 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Leon VZe is capped at 225 km/h, the Cooper SE FWD at 150 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 7.42 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 11.21 seconds. The 0.13 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Swap one of the two models to explore an equivalent duel in the same segment.
Sur 0–100 km/h, Cooper SE FWD gagne (7,32 s vs 7,45 s).
Leon VZe passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 7,45 secondes (simulation calibrée).
Leon VZe : 241 hp, ratio 6,76 kg/hp. Cooper SE FWD : 184 hp, ratio 7,42 kg/hp.
Leon VZe : 225 km/h. Cooper SE FWD : 150 km/h.