Over 0–100 km/h, Leon VZe and Megane E-Tech Electric 217 are neck and neck (7,45 s vs 7,54 s, no significant gap).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | Leon VZe | Megane E-Tech Electric 217 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7.45 s | 7.54 s | 0.09 s · Leon VZe |
| 400 m standing start | 15.42 s | 15.62 s | 0.20 s · Leon VZe |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27.49 s | 29.17 s | 1.68 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 | 7.80 kg/hp | better ratio · Leon VZe |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Leon VZe | Megane E-Tech Electric 217 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2.08 s · tight gap | 2.13 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3.48 s · tight gap | 3.56 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5.63 s · tight gap | 5.75 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.45 s · tight gap | 7.54 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 9.63 s | 9.87 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 16.26 s | 17.64 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 29.27 s | - |
| 400 m standing start | 15.42 s | 15.62 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27.49 s | 29.17 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 | 218 hp | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Torque | 300 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 700 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
Off the line, the Leon VZe hits 100 km/h in 7.45 s versus 7.54 s for the Megane E-Tech Electric 217. The 0.09 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the Leon VZe is doing 126 km/h against 124 km/h for the Megane E-Tech Electric 217. The gap is 0.10 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 0.20 s gap represents roughly 9 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 29.16 s, with a 1.68 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Leon VZe is capped at 225 km/h, the Megane E-Tech Electric 217 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 7.80 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 11.36 seconds. The 0.09 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Leon VZe and Megane E-Tech Electric 217 are neck and neck (7,45 s vs 7,54 s, no significant gap).
Leon VZe goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 7,45 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Leon VZe: 241 hp, ratio 6,76 kg/hp. Megane E-Tech Electric 217: 218 hp, ratio 7,80 kg/hp.
Leon VZe: 225 km/h. Megane E-Tech Electric 217: 160 km/h.