FL vs FE

Volvo · Volvo

1/4 Mile winner

Beats the FL by 2.30s

The verdict

In a quarter-mile drag race, the FE beats the FL by a wide margin, finishing 2.30 seconds ahead. It's the 100 extra horsepower talking — the FE simply has more grunt to throw at the strip.

Spec head-to-head

Power

180 hp

280 hp

0–100 km/h

22s

20s

Top speed

80 km/h

90 km/h

Engine

5.1L I4 Turbo Diesel

7.7L I6 Turbo Diesel

Fuel

Diesel

Torque

800 Nm

1200 Nm

Price

$75,000

$85,000

Simulated race times

Distance

100 m

7.370s

6.599s

1/8 mile

12.160s

10.867s

1/4 mile

21.271s

18.971s

1 km

48.185s

42.895s

Acceleration curves

Who should buy which?

Price: FL is $75,000 vs $85,000 for the FE — a $10,000 gap. Power: FE makes 100 hp more (180 vs 280). 0–100 km/h: FE is 2.00s quicker (22s vs 20s). Top speed: FE runs to 90 km/h, 10 km/h higher than FL.

FAQ

Which is faster, the FL or the FE?

In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the FE is faster, beating the FL by 2.30 seconds.

What is the 0–100 km/h time of the FL vs the FE?

The FL hits 100 km/h in 22 seconds, while the FE does it in 20 seconds.

How much horsepower does each car have?

The FL produces 180 hp; the FE produces 280 hp.

What are the top speeds?

The FL tops out at 80 km/h, and the FE reaches 90 km/h.

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