Car comparison

AUDI A6 (4B/C5) · Facelift 2001 2.7 V6vsHolden Calais (VT) 3.8i V6 SC

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

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AUDI A6 (4B/C5) · Facelift 2001

2.7 V6

250 hp2671 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2001-2004
VS

Holden Calais (VT)

3.8i V6 SC

233 hp3791 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticSuperchargedSedan1998-2006

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI A6 (4B/C5) Facelift 2001 2.7 V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    245 km/h
    152 mph
  • Most powerful
    250 hp
    186 kW
  • Best power-to-weight
    147 hp/t
    109 kW/t
    6.8 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best performance score
    54/100
  • Best economy score
    74/100
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Holden Calais (VT) 3.8i V6 SC

  • Highest torque
    375 Nm
    277 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,655 kg
    3,649 lb
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.0 L/100 km
    18.1 mpg US
    21.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.6 L/100 km
    30.9 mpg US
    37.2 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    475 L

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA6 (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 V6HoldenCalais (VT)3.8i V6 SC
Power
250hp186kW
233hp174kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
375Nm277lb-ft
Curb weight
1,705kg3,759lb
1,655kg3,649lb
Gross weight
2,255kg4,971lb
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Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
226 km/h
140 mph
To 99% top speed
74.2s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
69.6s99% target: 224 km/h / 139 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.4s
7.9s
0-200 km/h
25.7s
Calculated
31.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.1s
Calculated
7.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.2L/100 km19.3mpg US23.2mpg UK
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Fuel consumption city
18.1L/100 km13mpg US15.6mpg UK
13L/100 km18.1mpg US21.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.3s
Calculated
15.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
147hp/t109kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
141hp/t105kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
205Nm/t137lb-ft/ton
Calculated
227Nm/t152lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
574km357mi
Calculated
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Displacement
2,671cc163cu in
3,791cc231cu in
Length
4,796mm189in
4,964mm195in
Width
1,810mm71in
1,842mm73in
Height
1,453mm57in
1,450mm57in
Wheelbase
2,759mm109in
2,788mm110in
Front track
1,540mm61in
1,569mm62in
Rear track
1,569mm62in
1,587mm62in
Trunk volume-
475L
Max trunk volume
434L
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Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
75L
CO2 emissions
293g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A6 (4B/C5) Facelift 2001 2.7 V6Holden Calais (VT) 3.8i V6 SCPowerTorque
  • AUDI A6 (4B/C5) Facelift 2001 2.7 V6: Power / Torque
  • Holden Calais (VT) 3.8i V6 SC: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA6 (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 V65,800 rpm1,800-4,500 rpm6,050 rpm
HoldenCalais (VT)3.8i V6 SC5,200 rpm3,000 rpm5,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA6 (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 V6HoldenCalais (VT)3.8i V6 SC
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.1 s
7.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.4 s
7.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
25.7 s
31.4 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
226 km/h
140 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.2 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.9 s
13.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.3 s
15.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
158 km/h
98 mph
152 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 V6
250 hp
186 kW
HoldenCalais (VT)3.8i V6 SC
233 hp
174 kW

AUDI A6 (4B/C5) Facelift 2001 2.7 V6 has 17 hp more than Holden Calais (VT) 3.8i V6 SC.

The biggest power difference is between Holden Calais (VT) 3.8i V6 SC and AUDI A6 (4B/C5) Facelift 2001 2.7 V6: 17 hp (13 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 V6
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
HoldenCalais (VT)3.8i V6 SC
375 Nm
277 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 V6
1,705 kg
3,759 lb
HoldenCalais (VT)3.8i V6 SC
1,655 kg
3,649 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 V6
245 km/h
152 mph
HoldenCalais (VT)3.8i V6 SC
226 km/h
140 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 V67.4 s
HoldenCalais (VT)3.8i V6 SC7.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A6 (4B/C5) Facelift 2001 2.7 V6 and Holden Calais (VT) 3.8i V6 SC: 0.5 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 V6
147 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
HoldenCalais (VT)3.8i V6 SC
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA6 (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 V6
250 hp
186 kW
7.4 s
245 km/h
152 mph
HoldenCalais (VT)3.8i V6 SC
233 hp
174 kW
7.9 s
226 km/h
140 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
AUDIA6 (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 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
HoldenCalais (VT)3.8i V6 SC
Power
233 hp
174 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
475 L
16.8 cu ft
Length
4,964 mm
195.4 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA6 (4B/C5)Facelift 20012.7 V6HoldenCalais (VT)3.8i V6 SC
Power
250 hp
186 kW
233 hp
174 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
375 Nm
277 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.4 s
7.9 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
226 km/h
140 mph
Lightness
1,705 kg
3,759 lb
1,655 kg
3,649 lb
Fuel consumption
12.2 L/100 km
19.3 mpg US
23.2 mpg UK
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Practicality
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
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
475 L
16.8 cu ft
Length
4,964 mm
195.4 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 in
Range score
574 km
357 mi
-
CO2 score
293 g/km
-
Trunk score
434 L
15.3 cu ft
475 L
16.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
147 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI A6 (4B/C5) Facelift 2001 2.7 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

AUDI A6 (4B/C5) Facelift 2001 2.7 V6

  • Has 17 hp more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 19 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 6 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Holden Calais (VT) 3.8i V6 SC

  • Has 25 Nm more
  • Is 50 kg lighter
  • Has 41 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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