Peugeot 308 GTi 270 vs Cupra Leon e-Hybrid: which is truly faster?

Off the line, the 308 GTi 270 hits 100 km/h in 6.06 s versus 7.54 s for the Leon e-Hybrid. Despite lacking instant torque, 272 hp of power compensates. At this point, the 308 GTi 270 leads by 1.48 s and sits roughly 17 m ahead.

At 200 metres, the 308 GTi 270 is doing 140 km/h against 125 km/h for the Leon e-Hybrid. The gap is 1.01 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.

At 400 metres standing start, the 308 GTi 270 crosses the line in 13.98 s versus 15.48 s. The 1.50 s gap represents roughly 63 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.

Past 400 metres, the 308 GTi 270 continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 196 km/h versus 174 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 308 GTi 270 finishes in 24.71 s versus 27.56 s, with a 2.84 s lead.

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.

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 11.03 seconds. The 1.48 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.