VNL vs VNR
Volvo · Volvo
1/4 Mile winner
VNL
Beats the VNR by 0.18s
The verdict
In a quarter-mile drag race, the VNL beats the VNR comfortably, finishing 0.18 seconds ahead. It's the 100 extra horsepower talking — the VNL simply has more grunt to throw at the strip.
Spec head-to-head
Power
500 hp
400 hp
0–100 km/h
15s
17s
Top speed
120 km/h
110 km/h
Engine
12.8L I6 Turbo Diesel
12.8L I6 Turbo Diesel
Fuel
Diesel
Diesel
Torque
2400 Nm
1800 Nm
Price
$125,000
$95,000
Simulated race times
Distance
VNL
VNR
100 m
8.245s
8.101s
1/8 mile
12.527s
12.442s
1/4 mile
19.629s
19.812s
1 km
38.285s
39.791s
Acceleration curves
Who should buy which?
Price: VNR is $95,000 vs $125,000 for the VNL — a $30,000 gap. Power: VNL makes 100 hp more (500 vs 400). 0–100 km/h: VNL is 2.00s quicker (15s vs 17s). Top speed: VNL runs to 120 km/h, 10 km/h higher than VNR.
FAQ
Which is faster, the VNL or the VNR?
In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the VNL is faster, beating the VNR by 0.18 seconds.
What is the 0–100 km/h time of the VNL vs the VNR?
The VNL hits 100 km/h in 15 seconds, while the VNR does it in 17 seconds.
How much horsepower does each car have?
The VNL produces 500 hp; the VNR produces 400 hp.
What are the top speeds?
The VNL tops out at 120 km/h, and the VNR reaches 110 km/h.
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