Over 0–100 km/h, Prius PHEV wins (6,88 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 | Prius PHEV | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7,45 s | 6,88 s+0,57 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,42 s | 15,10 s+0,32 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27,49 s | 27,47 s+0,02 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 225 km/h | 262 km/h−37 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6,76 kg/hpbetter ratio | 6,91 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 | Prius PHEV |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2,08 s | 1,67 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3,48 s | 2,68 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5,63 s | 4,96 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 7,45 s | 6,88 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 9,63 s | 9,75 stight gap |
| 0–160 km/h | 16,26 s | 17,29 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 29,27 s | 28,70 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,42 s | 15,10 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27,49 s | 27,47 stight gap |
| Top speed | 225 km/h | 262 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 | 223 hp | Inline-4 M20A-FXS (2nd gen Dynamic Force, Atkinson cycle) |
| Torque | 270 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 540 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | e-CVT (Hybrid Synergy Drive) |
Off the line, the Prius PHEV hits 100 km/h in 6.88 s versus 7.45 s for the Leon VZe. At this point, the Prius PHEV leads by 0.57 s and sits roughly 15 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Prius PHEV is doing 121 km/h against 126 km/h for the Leon VZe. The gap is 0.48 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the Prius PHEV crosses the line in 15.09 s versus 15.41 s. The 0.32 s gap represents roughly 14 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the gap narrows. The Leon VZe maxes out at 225 km/h while the Prius PHEV keeps accelerating towards 262 km/h. At 600 metres, the gap is down to 0.17 s from 0.32 s at 400 metres.
At 1,000 metres, the Prius PHEV finishes in 27.46 s versus 27.49 s, with just 0.02 s to spare. The Leon VZe fails to fully close the launch gap.
The Prius PHEV features all-wheel drive (AWD) against the Leon VZe’s FWD. At low speeds (0-30, 0-50, 0-80 km/h), AWD doubles the driven contact area: all four wheels transmit torque to the road, virtually eliminating wheelspin at launch. This traction advantage is decisive in the range where the motor delivers peak torque, before power and aerodynamics take over.
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.
With two plug-in hybrid powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (6.76 kg/hp vs 6.91 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 11.22 seconds. The 0.57 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, Prius PHEV wins (6,88 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. Prius PHEV: 223 hp, ratio 6,91 kg/hp.
Leon VZe: 225 km/h. Prius PHEV: 262 km/h.