Sur 0–100 km/h, Leon e-Hybrid gagne (7,54 s vs 8,36 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.
| DS9 E-Tense 250 | Leon e-Hybrid | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 8,36 s | 7,54 s+0,82 s |
| 400 m standing start | 16,22 s | 15,48 s+0,74 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28,57 s | 27,56 s+1,01 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 235 km/h+10 km/h | 225 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 7,51 kg/hp | 6,76 kg/hpbetter ratio |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
Simulated performance at each stage. Winner in green.
| Palier | DS9 E-Tense 250 | Leon e-Hybrid |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2,40 s | 2,12 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 4,01 s | 3,54 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 6,47 s | 5,71 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 8,36 s | 7,54 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 10,88 s | 9,72 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 18,12 s | 16,35 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 31,70 s | 29,36 s |
| 400 m standing start | 16,22 s | 15,48 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28,57 s | 27,56 s |
| Top speed | 235 km/h | 225 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 253 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 520 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 900 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | — | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed automatic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 241 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 350 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 630 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed DSG |
Off the line, the Leon e-Hybrid hits 100 km/h in 7.54 s versus 8.36 s for the DS9 E-Tense 250. At this point, the Leon e-Hybrid leads by 0.82 s and sits roughly 12 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Leon e-Hybrid is doing 125 km/h against 121 km/h for the DS9 E-Tense 250. The gap is 0.58 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Leon e-Hybrid crosses the line in 15.48 s versus 16.22 s. The 0.74 s gap represents roughly 31 m of track — a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Leon e-Hybrid continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 174 km/h versus 170 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Leon e-Hybrid finishes in 27.56 s versus 28.57 s, with a 1.01 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (235 vs 225 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Electronically capped at 225 km/h, the Leon e-Hybrid 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 (7.51 kg/hp vs 6.76 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 12.32 seconds. The 0.82 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, Leon e-Hybrid gagne (7,54 s vs 8,36 s).
DS9 E-Tense 250 passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 8,36 secondes (simulation calibrée).
DS9 E-Tense 250 : 253 hp, ratio 7,51 kg/hp. Leon e-Hybrid : 241 hp, ratio 6,76 kg/hp.
DS9 E-Tense 250 : 235 km/h. Leon e-Hybrid : 225 km/h.