Peugeot 2008 PureTech 130 EAT8 vs Nissan Leaf 24kWh AZE0 : which one is faster?
0-100 km/h, 400 m, 1000 m, top speed — physics simulation calibrated on 7 measures.
400 mSimulation de performance
Race simulation at real speed
CONFIDENCE 91%Calibrated physics simulation: SCx via VMax, power curves, Crr via WLTP, drivetrain losses. Manufacturer 0-100 is the calibration target. Confidence 91 %.
2008 PureTech 130 EAT8 vs Leaf 24kWh AZE0: chronicle of a drag race at 218 km/h
The launch: 0 to 100 km/h
Off the line, the 2008 PureTech 130 EAT8 hits 100 km/h in 9.72 s versus 11.36 s for the Leaf 24kWh AZE0. Despite lacking instant torque, 131 hp of power compensates. At this point, the 2008 PureTech 130 EAT8 leads by 1.64 s and sits roughly 1 m ahead.
From 100 km/h to 400 metres
At 200 metres, the 2008 PureTech 130 EAT8 is doing 112 km/h against 102 km/h for the Leaf 24kWh AZE0. The gap is 0.23 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the 2008 PureTech 130 EAT8 crosses the line in 17.29 s versus 18.13 s. The 0.84 s gap represents roughly 29 m of track — two to three car lengths.
Beyond 400 metres: top speed comes into play
Past 400 metres, the 2008 PureTech 130 EAT8 continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 158 km/h versus 139 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 2008 PureTech 130 EAT8 finishes in 30.63 s versus 33.56 s, with a 2.93 s lead.
What the numbers don’t tell you
Electronically capped at 145 km/h, the Leaf 24kWh AZE0 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.
Instant electric torque gives an advantage off the line. The higher top speed of the combustion engine gives an advantage over longer distances. The distance at which one catches the other depends on the top speed differential.
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 19.75 seconds. The 1.64 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Peugeot 2008 PureTech 130 EAT8 has a clear edge over the Nissan Leaf 24kWh AZE0 to 100 km/h. This difference is clearly noticeable in spirited driving and widens on standing starts.