Karmann Ghia vs FE
Volkswagen · Volvo
1/4 Mile winner
FE
Beats the Karmann Ghia by 4.59s
The verdict
In a quarter-mile drag race, the FE beats the Karmann Ghia by a wide margin, finishing 4.59 seconds ahead. It's the 233 extra horsepower talking — the FE simply has more grunt to throw at the strip.
Spec head-to-head
Power
47 hp
280 hp
0–100 km/h
23s
20s
Top speed
138 km/h
90 km/h
Engine
1.2L I4 Gas
7.7L I6 Turbo Diesel
Fuel
Petrol
Diesel
Torque
106 Nm
1200 Nm
Price
$25,000
$85,000
Simulated race times
Distance
Karmann Ghia
FE
100 m
10.600s
6.599s
1/8 mile
15.671s
10.867s
1/4 mile
23.563s
18.971s
1 km
42.253s
42.895s
Acceleration curves
Who should buy which?
Price: Karmann Ghia is $25,000 vs $85,000 for the FE — a $60,000 gap. Power: FE makes 233 hp more (47 vs 280). 0–100 km/h: FE is 3.00s quicker (23s vs 20s). Top speed: Karmann Ghia runs to 138 km/h, 48 km/h higher than FE.
FAQ
Which is faster, the Karmann Ghia or the FE?
In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the FE is faster, beating the Karmann Ghia by 4.59 seconds.
What is the 0–100 km/h time of the Karmann Ghia vs the FE?
The Karmann Ghia hits 100 km/h in 23 seconds, while the FE does it in 20 seconds.
How much horsepower does each car have?
The Karmann Ghia produces 47 hp; the FE produces 280 hp.
What are the top speeds?
The Karmann Ghia tops out at 138 km/h, and the FE reaches 90 km/h.
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