Karmann Ghia vs FL
Volkswagen · Volvo
1/4 Mile winner
FL
Beats the Karmann Ghia by 2.29s
The verdict
In a quarter-mile drag race, the FL beats the Karmann Ghia by a wide margin, finishing 2.29 seconds ahead. It's the 133 extra horsepower talking — the FL simply has more grunt to throw at the strip.
Spec head-to-head
Power
47 hp
180 hp
0–100 km/h
23s
22s
Top speed
138 km/h
80 km/h
Engine
1.2L I4 Gas
5.1L I4 Turbo Diesel
Fuel
Petrol
Diesel
Torque
106 Nm
800 Nm
Price
$25,000
$75,000
Simulated race times
Distance
Karmann Ghia
FL
100 m
10.600s
7.370s
1/8 mile
15.671s
12.160s
1/4 mile
23.563s
21.271s
1 km
42.253s
48.185s
Acceleration curves
Who should buy which?
Price: Karmann Ghia is $25,000 vs $75,000 for the FL — a $50,000 gap. Power: FL makes 133 hp more (47 vs 180). 0–100 km/h: FL is 1.00s quicker (23s vs 22s). Top speed: Karmann Ghia runs to 138 km/h, 58 km/h higher than FL.
FAQ
Which is faster, the Karmann Ghia or the FL?
In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the FL is faster, beating the Karmann Ghia by 2.29 seconds.
What is the 0–100 km/h time of the Karmann Ghia vs the FL?
The Karmann Ghia hits 100 km/h in 23 seconds, while the FL does it in 22 seconds.
How much horsepower does each car have?
The Karmann Ghia produces 47 hp; the FL produces 180 hp.
What are the top speeds?
The Karmann Ghia tops out at 138 km/h, and the FL reaches 80 km/h.
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