Car comparison

AUDI A6 (4B/C5) 4.2 V8 40VvsHolden Commodore (VT) 5.7 i V8 SS

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

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AUDI A6 (4B/C5)

4.2 V8 40V

300 hp4172 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan1999-2001
VS

Holden Commodore (VT)

5.7 i V8 SS

306 hp5665 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2000-2002

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Holden Commodore (VT) 5.7 i V8 SS

  • Most powerful
    306 hp
    228 kW
  • Highest torque
    460 Nm
    339 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,640 kg
    3,616 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    187 hp/t
    139 kW/t
    5.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.0 L/100 km
    18.1 mpg US
    21.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.4 L/100 km
    31.8 mpg US
    38.2 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    475 L

AUDI A6 (4B/C5) 4.2 V8 40V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Best overall score
    66/100
  • Best performance score
    61/100
  • Best economy score
    72/100
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA6 (4B/C5)4.2 V8 40VHoldenCommodore (VT)5.7 i V8 SS
Power
300hp224kW
306hp228kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
460Nm339lb-ft
Curb weight
1,730kg3,814lb
1,640kg3,616lb
Gross weight
2,310kg5,093lb
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Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
234 km/h
145 mph
To 99% top speed
72.8s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
60.0s99% target: 232 km/h / 144 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.9s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
22.0s
Calculated
24.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.6s
Calculated
6.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
13L/100 km18.1mpg US21.7mpg UK
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Fuel consumption city
19L/100 km12.4mpg US14.9mpg UK
13L/100 km18.1mpg US21.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.8s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
173hp/t129kW/t79hp/1000 lb
Calculated
187hp/t139kW/t85hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
231Nm/t155lb-ft/ton
Calculated
280Nm/t188lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
631km392mi
Calculated
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Displacement
4,172cc255cu in
5,665cc346cu in
Length
4,833mm190in
4,964mm195in
Width
1,850mm73in
1,842mm73in
Height
1,453mm57in
1,450mm57in
Wheelbase
2,759mm109in
2,788mm110in
Front track
1,578mm62in
1,569mm62in
Rear track
1,590mm63in
1,587mm62in
Trunk volume-
475L
Max trunk volume
434L
-
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
82L
75L
CO2 emissions
312g/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) 4.2 V8 40VHolden Commodore (VT) 5.7 i V8 SSPowerTorque
  • AUDI A6 (4B/C5) 4.2 V8 40V: Power / Torque
  • Holden Commodore (VT) 5.7 i V8 SS: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA6 (4B/C5)4.2 V8 40V6,200 rpm3,000-4,000 rpm6,450 rpm
HoldenCommodore (VT)5.7 i V8 SS5,200 rpm4,400 rpm5,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA6 (4B/C5)4.2 V8 40VHoldenCommodore (VT)5.7 i V8 SS
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.6 s
6.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.9 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.0 s
24.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
234 km/h
145 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.8 s
14.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
165 km/h
102 mph
162 km/h
101 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 (4B/C5)4.2 V8 40V
300 hp
224 kW
HoldenCommodore (VT)5.7 i V8 SS
306 hp
228 kW

Holden Commodore (VT) 5.7 i V8 SS has 6 hp more than AUDI A6 (4B/C5) 4.2 V8 40V.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A6 (4B/C5) 4.2 V8 40V and Holden Commodore (VT) 5.7 i V8 SS: 6 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 (4B/C5)4.2 V8 40V
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
HoldenCommodore (VT)5.7 i V8 SS
460 Nm
339 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 (4B/C5)4.2 V8 40V
1,730 kg
3,814 lb
HoldenCommodore (VT)5.7 i V8 SS
1,640 kg
3,616 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)4.2 V8 40V
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
HoldenCommodore (VT)5.7 i V8 SS
234 km/h
145 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)4.2 V8 40V6.9 s
HoldenCommodore (VT)5.7 i V8 SS6.9 s

Although Holden Commodore (VT) 5.7 i V8 SS has more power, AUDI A6 (4B/C5) 4.2 V8 40V is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

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)4.2 V8 40V
173 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
HoldenCommodore (VT)5.7 i V8 SS
187 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA6 (4B/C5)4.2 V8 40V
300 hp
224 kW
6.9 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
HoldenCommodore (VT)5.7 i V8 SS
306 hp
228 kW
6.9 s
234 km/h
145 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)4.2 V8 40V
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
434 L
15.3 cu ft
Length
4,833 mm
190.3 in
Height
1,453 mm
57.2 in
HoldenCommodore (VT)5.7 i V8 SS
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 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)4.2 V8 40VHoldenCommodore (VT)5.7 i V8 SS
Power
300 hp
224 kW
306 hp
228 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
460 Nm
339 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.9 s
6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
234 km/h
145 mph
Lightness
1,730 kg
3,814 lb
1,640 kg
3,616 lb
Fuel consumption
13.0 L/100 km
18.1 mpg US
21.7 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
434 L
15.3 cu ft
Length
4,833 mm
190.3 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
631 km
392 mi
-
CO2 score
312 g/km
-
Trunk score
434 L
15.3 cu ft
475 L
16.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
173 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
187 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 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) 4.2 V8 40V
Consumption13 L/100 km18.1 mpg US21.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km22.75 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi36.61 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,950 L515 US gal429 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,413 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A6 (4B/C5) 4.2 V8 40V

  • Has 26 km/h (16 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Holden Commodore (VT) 5.7 i V8 SS

  • Has 6 hp more
  • Has 60 Nm more
  • Is 90 kg lighter
  • Has 13 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 41 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest top speed

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