FL vs VHD
Volvo · Volvo
1/4 Mile winner
VHD
Beats the FL by 4.20s
The verdict
In a quarter-mile drag race, the VHD beats the FL by a wide margin, finishing 4.20 seconds ahead. It's the 320 extra horsepower talking — the VHD simply has more grunt to throw at the strip.
Spec head-to-head
Power
180 hp
500 hp
0–100 km/h
22s
18s
Top speed
80 km/h
100 km/h
Engine
5.1L I4 Turbo Diesel
12.8L I6 Turbo Diesel
Fuel
Diesel
Diesel
Torque
800 Nm
2500 Nm
Price
$75,000
$120,000
Simulated race times
Distance
FL
VHD
100 m
7.370s
5.939s
1/8 mile
12.160s
9.781s
1/4 mile
21.271s
17.074s
1 km
48.185s
38.606s
Acceleration curves
Who should buy which?
Price: FL is $75,000 vs $120,000 for the VHD — a $45,000 gap. Power: VHD makes 320 hp more (180 vs 500). 0–100 km/h: VHD is 4.00s quicker (22s vs 18s). Top speed: VHD runs to 100 km/h, 20 km/h higher than FL.
FAQ
Which is faster, the FL or the VHD?
In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the VHD is faster, beating the FL by 4.20 seconds.
What is the 0–100 km/h time of the FL vs the VHD?
The FL hits 100 km/h in 22 seconds, while the VHD does it in 18 seconds.
How much horsepower does each car have?
The FL produces 180 hp; the VHD produces 500 hp.
What are the top speeds?
The FL tops out at 80 km/h, and the VHD reaches 100 km/h.
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