Over 0–100 km/h, Leaf 40kWh ZE1 wins (8,05 s vs 8,92 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | 600e 156 | Leaf 40kWh ZE1 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 8.92 s | 8.05 s | 0.87 s · Leaf 40kWh ZE1 |
| 400 m standing start | 16.73 s | 16.04 s | 0.69 s · Leaf 40kWh ZE1 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 31.23 s | 31.05 s | 0.18 s · Leaf 40kWh ZE1 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 150 km/h | 144 km/h | 6 km/h · 600e 156 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 10.06 kg/hp | 10.53 kg/hp | better ratio · 600e 156 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | 600e 156 | Leaf 40kWh ZE1 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2.38 s | 1.90 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3.98 s | 3.17 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 6.56 s | 5.65 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.92 s | 8.05 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 12.08 s | 11.27 s |
| 400 m standing start | 16.73 s | 16.04 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 31.23 s | 31.05 s |
| Top speed | 150 km/h | 144 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 | 156 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 260 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 570 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | single-speed reducer (BEV) |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 150 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 320 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 579 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | single-speed reduction |
Off the line, the Leaf 40kWh ZE1 hits 100 km/h in 8.05 s versus 8.92 s for the 600e 156. At this point, the Leaf 40kWh ZE1 leads by 0.87 s and sits roughly 17 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Leaf 40kWh ZE1 is doing 116 km/h against 115 km/h for the 600e 156. The gap is 0.68 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Leaf 40kWh ZE1 crosses the line in 16.03 s versus 16.73 s. The 0.70 s gap represents roughly 27 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the gap narrows. The Leaf 40kWh ZE1 maxes out at 144 km/h while the 600e 156 keeps accelerating towards 150 km/h. At 600 metres, the gap is down to 0.58 s from 0.70 s at 400 metres.
At 1,000 metres, the Leaf 40kWh ZE1 finishes in 31.05 s versus 31.23 s, with just 0.18 s to spare. The 600e 156 fails to fully close the launch gap.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the 600e 156 is capped at 150 km/h, the Leaf 40kWh ZE1 at 144 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 electric powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (10.06 kg/hp vs 10.53 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 14.15 seconds. The 0.87 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Leaf 40kWh ZE1 wins (8,05 s vs 8,92 s).
600e 156 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 8,92 seconds (calibrated simulation).
600e 156: 156 hp, ratio 10,06 kg/hp. Leaf 40kWh ZE1: 150 hp, ratio 10,53 kg/hp.
600e 156: 150 km/h. Leaf 40kWh ZE1: 144 km/h.