Car comparison

Holden Commodore (VT) 5.0 i V8 SSvsAUDI A6 (4B/C5) 2.7 T V6

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Holden Commodore (VT)

5.0 i V8 SS

243 hp4981 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan1998-2000
VS

AUDI A6 (4B/C5)

2.7 T V6

250 hp2671 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2000-2001

Comparison overview

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Holden Commodore (VT) 5.0 i V8 SS

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    250 km/h
    155 mph Unrestricted
    240 km/h
    149 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,600 kg
    3,527 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    152 hp/t
    113 kW/t
    6.6 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    475 L
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    58/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelHoldenCommodore (VT)5.0 i V8 SSAUDIA6 (4B/C5)2.7 T V6
Power
243hp181kW
250hp186kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,600kg3,527lb
1,705kg3,759lb
Gross weight-
2,255kg4,971lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
245 km/h
152 mph
To 99% top speed
70.2s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
74.2s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.0s
7.4s
0-200 km/h
23.3s
Calculated
25.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.7s
Calculated
7.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
12.2L/100 km19.3mpg US23.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
18.1L/100 km13mpg US15.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.9s
Calculated
15.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
152hp/t113kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
147hp/t109kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
250Nm/t167lb-ft/ton
Calculated
205Nm/t137lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
574km357mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,981cc304cu in
2,671cc163cu in
Length
4,885mm192in
4,796mm189in
Width
1,840mm72in
1,810mm71in
Height
1,450mm57in
1,453mm57in
Wheelbase
2,790mm110in
2,759mm109in
Front track
1,570mm62in
1,540mm61in
Rear track
1,585mm62in
1,569mm62in
Trunk volume
475L
-
Max trunk volume-
434L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
73L
70L
CO2 emissions-
293g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Holden Commodore (VT) 5.0 i V8 SSAUDI A6 (4B/C5) 2.7 T V6PowerTorque
  • Holden Commodore (VT) 5.0 i V8 SS: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A6 (4B/C5) 2.7 T V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
HoldenCommodore (VT)5.0 i V8 SS4,800 rpm3,600 rpm5,050 rpm
AUDIA6 (4B/C5)2.7 T V65,800 rpm1,800-4,500 rpm6,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricHoldenCommodore (VT)5.0 i V8 SSAUDIA6 (4B/C5)2.7 T V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.7 s
7.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.0 s
7.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.3 s
25.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Likely limited
245 km/h
152 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
12.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.9 s
15.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
162 km/h
101 mph
158 km/h
98 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HoldenCommodore (VT)5.0 i V8 SS
243 hp
181 kW
AUDIA6 (4B/C5)2.7 T V6
250 hp
186 kW

AUDI A6 (4B/C5) 2.7 T V6 has 7 hp more than Holden Commodore (VT) 5.0 i V8 SS.

The biggest power difference is between Holden Commodore (VT) 5.0 i V8 SS and AUDI A6 (4B/C5) 2.7 T V6: 7 hp (5 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HoldenCommodore (VT)5.0 i V8 SS
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
AUDIA6 (4B/C5)2.7 T V6
350 Nm
258 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HoldenCommodore (VT)5.0 i V8 SS
1,600 kg
3,527 lb
AUDIA6 (4B/C5)2.7 T V6
1,705 kg
3,759 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HoldenCommodore (VT)5.0 i V8 SS
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
AUDIA6 (4B/C5)2.7 T V6
245 km/h
152 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HoldenCommodore (VT)5.0 i V8 SS7.0 s
AUDIA6 (4B/C5)2.7 T V67.4 s

Although AUDI A6 (4B/C5) 2.7 T V6 has more power, Holden Commodore (VT) 5.0 i V8 SS is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Holden Commodore (VT) 5.0 i V8 SS and AUDI A6 (4B/C5) 2.7 T V6: 0.4 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HoldenCommodore (VT)5.0 i V8 SS
152 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
AUDIA6 (4B/C5)2.7 T V6
147 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
HoldenCommodore (VT)5.0 i V8 SS
243 hp
181 kW
7.0 s
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
AUDIA6 (4B/C5)2.7 T V6
250 hp
186 kW
7.4 s
245 km/h
152 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
HoldenCommodore (VT)5.0 i V8 SS
Power
243 hp
181 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
475 L
16.8 cu ft
Length
4,885 mm
192.3 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 in
AUDIA6 (4B/C5)2.7 T V6
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
434 L
15.3 cu ft
Length
4,796 mm
188.8 in
Height
1,453 mm
57.2 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleHoldenCommodore (VT)5.0 i V8 SSAUDIA6 (4B/C5)2.7 T V6
Power
243 hp
181 kW
250 hp
186 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.0 s
7.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
Lightness
1,600 kg
3,527 lb
1,705 kg
3,759 lb
Fuel consumption
-
12.2 L/100 km
19.3 mpg US
23.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
475 L
16.8 cu ft
Length
4,885 mm
192.3 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
434 L
15.3 cu ft
Length
4,796 mm
188.8 in
Height
1,453 mm
57.2 in
Range score
-
574 km
357 mi
CO2 score
-
293 g/km
Trunk score
475 L
16.8 cu ft
434 L
15.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
152 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
147 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI A6 (4B/C5) 2.7 T V6
Consumption12.2 L/100 km19.3 mpg US23.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km21.35 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi34.36 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,830 L483 US gal403 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,203 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Holden Commodore (VT) 5.0 i V8 SS

  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 105 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 41 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power

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