Which Fisker Karma Version Should You Buy?
The Fisker Karma catalogue contains a single choice: the 2.0 CVT, offered in the 1 generation from 2009 to 2012. It is a Sedan with a Hybrid powertrain producing 260 hp (191 kW) from 1,998 cc, a Variable gearbox, and RWD. Because the data lists one generation and one version, there is no higher-output engine, alternative transmission, or newer generation to compare.
The Fisker Karma catalogue contains a single choice: the 2.0 CVT, offered in the 1 generation from 2009 to 2012. It is a Sedan with a Hybrid powertrain producing 260 hp (191 kW) from 1,998 cc, a Variable gearbox, and RWD. Because the data lists one generation and one version, there is no higher-output engine, alternative transmission, or newer generation to compare. Choosing a Karma therefore means deciding whether the specifications of the 2.0 CVT suit your needs.
Fisker Karma generations: what changed?
The Fisker Karma has 1 generation in the catalogue. The 1 generation ran from 2009 to 2012, used a Sedan body, and included 1 version, the 2.0 CVT.
There is no second generation or restyled version in the supplied data, so no catalogue-supported changes in power, performance, drivetrain, weight, or body style can be identified. Every available choice leads to the same 2.0 CVT specification.
Fisker Karma engine and specs
| Version | Power | Torque | Displacement | Fuel | Cylinders | Layout | Boost | Gearbox | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 CVT | 260 hp (191 kW) | not measured | 1,998 cc | 98 | 4 | Inline | Turbo | Variable | RWD |
The 2.0 CVT uses a Hybrid engine mounted Front, transverse. Its 4 Inline cylinders have 4 valves per cylinder, while the induction and fuel-system labels are Turbo and Direct injection (direct).
Calculated from the supplied figures, the 2.0 CVT produces approximately 130.1 hp per litre. Its kerb-weight-to-power ratio is approximately 9.25 kg per hp, based on 2,404 kg and 260 hp. These calculations help describe the only version’s specification, but they do not create a comparison with another Karma variant because none is listed.
Engine output speed, torque, torque speed, compression ratio, and bore and stroke are not measured.
Fisker Karma performance, fuel economy, and mpg
The 2.0 CVT accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.3 seconds and has a top speed of 200 km/h. With only one version available, there is no quicker, slower, or differently powered Karma in the catalogue.
City fuel consumption is not measured. Highway fuel consumption is not measured, and combined fuel consumption is also not measured. Consequently, a catalogue-based mpg comparison cannot be made. CO₂ emissions are not measured. The recorded environmental classification is Euro 5.
The fuel tank holds 38 litres. Because fuel-consumption figures are not measured, driving range cannot be calculated from the supplied data.
Fisker Karma dimensions, weight, and chassis specs
The 2.0 CVT has a kerb weight of 2,404 kg and ground clearance of 142 mm. Gross weight is not measured, and wheel sizes are not measured.
Both suspension descriptions are Independent, spring. The front brakes are Ventilated disc, while the rear brakes are listed as Disc ventilated. These are the exact English catalogue labels associated with the version.
| Version | Kerb weight | Gross weight | Ground clearance | Tank | Wheel sizes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 CVT | 2,404 kg | not measured | 142 mm | 38 litres | not measured |
Fisker Karma reliability and problems
Reliability results and reported problems are not measured in the supplied data. The catalogue therefore cannot support claims about battery life, maintenance costs, recurring faults, repair frequency, or long-term durability. Buyers comparing individual cars should treat vehicle condition and service evidence as separate from the specifications listed here.
Which Fisker Karma version should you buy?
Choose the 2.0 CVT if you want the Fisker Karma represented by this catalogue: a 2009–2012 Sedan with 260 hp, 191 kW, a 1,998 cc Hybrid powertrain, Variable transmission, and RWD. Its recorded performance is 6.3 seconds from 0 to 100 km/h and 200 km/h at maximum speed.
There is no alternative version to recommend for greater power, lower weight, a different gearbox, or another drive layout. Likewise, there is no later generation whose improvements could justify extra money: the data contains only the 1 generation and only the 2.0 CVT. What extra money buys between individual examples cannot be established from these specifications, because prices, equipment, condition, history, and reliability records are not provided.
The practical buying decision is therefore simple: verify that the fixed specification—particularly the 2,404 kg kerb weight, 142 mm ground clearance, 38-litre tank, Variable gearbox, and RWD—fits the intended use. If it does, the 2.0 CVT is the version to buy because it is the only documented Fisker Karma version in the catalogue.