The Comparative Analysis :
Nissan GT-R (09 - 09) vs. Fisker Karma (11 - 12)
€ 81,800

€ 118,500

€ 81,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 118,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Nissan GT-R is 13.5 inches shorter, 3.5 inches narrower and 1.6 inches taller than the Fisker Karma.
Nissan GT-R
Fisker Karma
53.9
74.6
82.5
52.4
78.1
86
74.6 in
Width
78.1 in
82.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
86 in
53.9 in
Height
52.4 in
109.4
183.3
124.4
196.8
183.3 in
Length
196.8 in
109.4 in
Wheelbase
124.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Nissan GT-R
Fisker Karma
3858 lb
Curb Weight
5523 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6100 lb

Weight Difference:
1664 lb
30.13 %

General
Nissan GT-R
Fisker Karma
R35
Generation
No data
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Electricity

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
Nissan GT-R
Fisker Karma
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Nissan VR
Engine Series
VR38DETT
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.8 L / 186 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
478 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
402 hp
at 0 rpm
Nissan GT-R
478 hp
402 hp
Fisker Karma
434 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
959 lb‑ft
at 1 rpm
Nissan GT-R
434 lb‑ft
959 lb‑ft
Fisker Karma
Performance
Nissan GT-R
Fisker Karma
186 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
3.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
164 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan GT-R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec

Fisker Karma
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8.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.74 lb/hp
Nissan GT-R
8.07 lb/hp
13.74 lb/hp
Fisker Karma
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nissan GT-R
Fisker Karma
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
33 kWh✽
( 101 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Nissan GT-R
19 mpg
101 MPGe
Fisker Karma
13 mpg
city
No data
26 mpg
highway
No data
18.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
20 kWh
356 mi
Range
60 mi
Nissan GT-R
356 mi
60 mi
Fisker Karma
Environmental Impact
235 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
66.9 kWh
Nissan GT-R
235 kWh
66.9 kWh
Fisker Karma
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
480 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
85 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Nissan GT-R
Fisker Karma
3
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
4
485 lb
Maximum Payload
578 lb
8.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
5.5 cu ft





No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data