Sur 0–100 km/h, Leaf 40kWh ZE1 gagne (8,05 s vs 8,12 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.
| e-208 156 Phase 2 | Leaf 40kWh ZE1 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 8,12 s | 8,05 s+0,07 s |
| 400 m standing start | 16,14 s | 16,04 s+0,10 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 30,57 s−0,48 s | 31,05 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 150 km/h+6 km/h | 144 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 9,33 kg/hpbetter ratio | 10,53 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 | e-208 156 Phase 2 | Leaf 40kWh ZE1 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2,21 s | 1,90 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3,69 s | 3,17 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 6,03 s | 5,65 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 8,12 s | 8,05 stight gap |
| 0–120 km/h | 10,92 s | 11,27 s |
| 400 m standing start | 16,14 s | 16,04 stight gap |
| 1,000 m standing start | 30,57 s | 31,05 s |
| Top speed | 150 km/h | 144 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 156 hp | Synchrone a aimants permanents 115 kW |
| Torque | 260 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 455 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 150 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 320 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 579 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Leaf 40kWh ZE1 | |
| Gearbox | single-speed reduction |
Off the line, the Leaf 40kWh ZE1 hits 100 km/h in 8.05 s versus 8.12 s for the e-208 156 Phase 2. The 0.07 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the Leaf 40kWh ZE1 is doing 116 km/h against 119 km/h for the e-208 156 Phase 2. The gap is 0.27 s. The gap widens compared to the 0-100.
At 400 metres standing start, the Leaf 40kWh ZE1 crosses the line in 16.03 s versus 16.14 s. The 0.11 s gap represents roughly 4 m of track — barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the situation changes. The Leaf 40kWh ZE1 maxes out at 144 km/h while the e-208 156 Phase 2 keeps accelerating towards 150 km/h. At 600 metres, the gap has dropped to 0.08 s.
Around 523 metres, both vehicles are level. This is the inversion point: the e-208 156 Phase 2 overcomes its launch deficit thanks to a 6 km/h higher top speed.
At 1,000 metres, the e-208 156 Phase 2 finishes in 30.57 s versus 31.05 s. The 0.48 s delta shows an extremely tight race.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the e-208 156 Phase 2 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 (9.33 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 13.39 seconds. The 0.07 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, Leaf 40kWh ZE1 gagne (8,05 s vs 8,12 s).
e-208 156 Phase 2 passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 8,12 secondes (simulation calibrée).
e-208 156 Phase 2 : 156 hp, ratio 9,33 kg/hp. Leaf 40kWh ZE1 : 150 hp, ratio 10,53 kg/hp.
e-208 156 Phase 2 : 150 km/h. Leaf 40kWh ZE1 : 144 km/h.