Over 0–100 km/h, Leon 1.4 TSI 150 7DSG wins (8,91 s vs 9,71 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.
| Leon 1.4 TSI 150 7DSG | 116 F70 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 8,91 s−0,80 s | 9,71 s |
| 400 m standing start | 16,69 s−0,19 s | 16,88 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 29,65 s−1,66 s | 31,31 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 223 km/h+17 km/h | 206 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 8,60 kg/hpbetter ratio | 11,39 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 | Leon 1.4 TSI 150 7DSG | 116 F70 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2,46 s | 1,56 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 4,12 s | 2,99 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 6,68 s | 6,40 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 8,91 s | 9,71 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 11,87 s | 14,10 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 20,72 s | 28,40 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 39,68 s | 76,57 s |
| 400 m standing start | 16,69 s | 16,88 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 29,65 s | 31,31 s |
| Top speed | 223 km/h | 206 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 150 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 250 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 290 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed DSG (DQ200) |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 122 hp | 3 cyl |
| Torque | 230 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 390 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed Steptronic transmission with dual clutch |
Off the line, the Leon 1.4 TSI 150 7DSG hits 100 km/h in 8.91 s versus 9.71 s for the Bmw 116. Despite the faster sprint time, the Bmw 116 is 16 m further along the track at this moment: stronger low-speed acceleration offsets a slower run beyond 100 km/h.
At 200 metres, the Bmw 116 is doing 106 km/h against 116 km/h for the Leon 1.4 TSI 150 7DSG. The gap is 0.41 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Leon 1.4 TSI 150 7DSG crosses the line in 16.69 s versus 16.88 s. The 0.18 s gap represents roughly 7 m of track - barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the Leon 1.4 TSI 150 7DSG continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 162 km/h versus 146 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Leon 1.4 TSI 150 7DSG finishes in 29.64 s versus 31.31 s, with a 1.66 s lead.
Electronically capped at 210 km/h, the Bmw 116 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 combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (8.60 kg/hp vs 11.39 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 16.84 seconds. The 0.80 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
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Over 0–100 km/h, Leon 1.4 TSI 150 7DSG wins (8,91 s vs 9,71 s).
Leon 1.4 TSI 150 7DSG goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 8,91 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Leon 1.4 TSI 150 7DSG: 150 hp, ratio 8,60 kg/hp. 116 F70: 122 hp, ratio 11,39 kg/hp.
Leon 1.4 TSI 150 7DSG: 223 km/h. 116 F70: 206 km/h.