FE vs VHD
Volvo · Volvo
1/4 Mile winner
VHD
Beats the FE by 1.90s
The verdict
In a quarter-mile drag race, the VHD beats the FE by a wide margin, finishing 1.90 seconds ahead. It's the 220 extra horsepower talking — the VHD simply has more grunt to throw at the strip.
Spec head-to-head
Power
280 hp
500 hp
0–100 km/h
20s
18s
Top speed
90 km/h
100 km/h
Engine
7.7L I6 Turbo Diesel
12.8L I6 Turbo Diesel
Fuel
Diesel
Diesel
Torque
1200 Nm
2500 Nm
Price
$85,000
$120,000
Simulated race times
Distance
FE
VHD
100 m
6.599s
5.939s
1/8 mile
10.867s
9.781s
1/4 mile
18.971s
17.074s
1 km
42.895s
38.606s
Acceleration curves
Who should buy which?
Price: FE is $85,000 vs $120,000 for the VHD — a $35,000 gap. Power: VHD makes 220 hp more (280 vs 500). 0–100 km/h: VHD is 2.00s quicker (20s vs 18s). Top speed: VHD runs to 100 km/h, 10 km/h higher than FE.
FAQ
Which is faster, the FE or the VHD?
In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the VHD is faster, beating the FE by 1.90 seconds.
What is the 0–100 km/h time of the FE vs the VHD?
The FE hits 100 km/h in 20 seconds, while the VHD does it in 18 seconds.
How much horsepower does each car have?
The FE produces 280 hp; the VHD produces 500 hp.
What are the top speeds?
The FE tops out at 90 km/h, and the VHD reaches 100 km/h.
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