Over 0–100 km/h, Leaf 40kWh ZE1 wins (8,05 s vs 8,18 s).
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.
| Scenic E-Tech Electric 170 | Leaf 40kWh ZE1 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 8,18 s | 8,05 s+0,13 s |
| 400 m standing start | 16,12 s | 16,04 s+0,08 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 29,80 s−1,25 s | 31,05 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 211 km/h+67 km/h | 144 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 10,45 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 | Scenic E-Tech Electric 170 | Leaf 40kWh ZE1 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,90 s | 1,90 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3,17 s | 3,17 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5,71 s | 5,65 stight gap |
| 0–100 km/h | 8,18 s | 8,05 stight gap |
| 0–120 km/h | 11,49 s | 11,27 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 23,49 s | - |
| 0–200 km/h | 58,58 s | - |
| 400 m standing start | 16,12 s | 16,04 stight gap |
| 1,000 m standing start | 29,80 s | 31,05 s |
| Top speed | 211 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 | 170 hp | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Torque | 300 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 777 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 | - | |
| Gearbox | single-speed reduction |
Off the line, the Leaf 40kWh ZE1 hits 100 km/h in 8.05 s versus 8.18 s for the Scenic E-Tech Electric 170. The 0.13 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the Leaf 40kWh ZE1 is doing 116 km/h against 115 km/h for the Scenic E-Tech Electric 170. The gap is 0.04 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the Leaf 40kWh ZE1 crosses the line in 16.03 s versus 16.11 s. The 0.08 s gap represents roughly 3 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 Scenic E-Tech Electric 170 keeps accelerating towards 211 km/h. At 600 metres, the gap has dropped to 0.04 s.
Around 574 metres, both vehicles are level. This is the inversion point: the Scenic E-Tech Electric 170 overcomes its launch deficit thanks to a 67 km/h higher top speed.
At 1,000 metres, the Scenic E-Tech Electric 170 finishes in 29.80 s versus 31.05 s. The 1.25 s delta in favour of the Scenic E-Tech Electric 170 shows that top speed makes a clear difference.
Electronically capped at 144 km/h, the Leaf 40kWh ZE1 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 electric powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (10.45 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 13.65 seconds. The 0.13 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 8,18 s).
Scenic E-Tech Electric 170 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 8,18 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Scenic E-Tech Electric 170: 170 hp, ratio 10,45 kg/hp. Leaf 40kWh ZE1: 150 hp, ratio 10,53 kg/hp.
Scenic E-Tech Electric 170: 211 km/h. Leaf 40kWh ZE1: 144 km/h.