Over 0–100 km/h, Leon 1.4 TSI 150 7DSG wins (8,91 s vs 10,76 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | Leon 1.4 TSI 150 7DSG | 116i F40 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 8.91 s | 10.76 s | 1.85 s · Leon 1.4 TSI 150 7DSG |
| 400 m standing start | 16.69 s | 17.65 s | 0.96 s · Leon 1.4 TSI 150 7DSG |
| 1,000 m standing start | 29.65 s | 32.39 s | 2.74 s · Leon 1.4 TSI 150 7DSG |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 223 km/h | 195 km/h | 28 km/h · Leon 1.4 TSI 150 7DSG |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 8.60 kg/hp | 12.29 kg/hp | better ratio · Leon 1.4 TSI 150 7DSG |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Leon 1.4 TSI 150 7DSG | 116i F40 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2.46 s | 2.05 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 4.12 s | 3.56 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 6.68 s | 7.30 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.91 s | 10.76 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 11.87 s | 15.50 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 20.72 s | 31.49 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 39.68 s | - |
| 400 m standing start | 16.69 s | 17.65 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 29.65 s | 32.39 s |
| Top speed | 223 km/h | 195 km/h |
Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.
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 | 109 hp | 3 cyl |
| Torque | 180 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 340 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual |
Off the line, the Leon 1.4 TSI 150 7DSG hits 100 km/h in 8.91 s versus 10.76 s for the 116i. The 1.85 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the Leon 1.4 TSI 150 7DSG is doing 116 km/h against 103 km/h for the 116i. The gap is 0.22 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 17.65 s. The 0.95 s gap represents roughly 33 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
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 143 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Leon 1.4 TSI 150 7DSG finishes in 29.64 s versus 32.38 s, with a 2.74 s lead.
Electronically capped at 195 km/h, the 116i 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 12.29 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Manual).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 18.41 seconds. The 1.85 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.
Over 0–100 km/h, Leon 1.4 TSI 150 7DSG wins (8,91 s vs 10,76 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. 116i F40: 109 hp, ratio 12,29 kg/hp.
Leon 1.4 TSI 150 7DSG: 223 km/h. 116i F40: 195 km/h.