Car comparison

AUDI A6 (4F/C6) 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 (4F/C6)

4.2 V8 40V

335 hp4163 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2004-2006
VS

Holden Commodore (VT)

5.7 i V8 SS

340 hp5665 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan2004-2006

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

AUDI A6 (4F/C6) 4.2 V8 40V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Largest trunk
    546 L
  • Best overall score
    70/100
  • Best performance score
    66/100
  • Best economy score
    76/100
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Holden Commodore (VT) 5.7 i V8 SS

  • Most powerful
    340 hp
    254 kW
  • Highest torque
    470 Nm
    347 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,640 kg
    3,616 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    207 hp/t
    155 kW/t
    4.8 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

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA6 (4F/C6)4.2 V8 40VHoldenCommodore (VT)5.7 i V8 SS
Power
335hp250kW
340hp254kW
Torque
420Nm310lb-ft
470Nm347lb-ft
Curb weight
1,745kg3,847lb
1,640kg3,616lb
Gross weight
2,325kg5,126lb
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Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
234 km/h
145 mph
To 99% top speed
62.1s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
57.9s99% target: 232 km/h / 144 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.1s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
18.5s
Calculated
24.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.8s
Calculated
6.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.6L/100 km20.3mpg US24.4mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
16.5L/100 km14.3mpg US17.1mpg UK
13L/100 km18.1mpg US21.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.0s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
192hp/t143kW/t87hp/1000 lb
Calculated
207hp/t155kW/t94hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
241Nm/t161lb-ft/ton
Calculated
287Nm/t192lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
690km429mi
Calculated
-
Displacement
4,163cc254cu in
5,665cc346cu in
Length
4,916mm194in
4,884mm192in
Width
1,855mm73in
1,842mm73in
Height
1,459mm57in
1,450mm57in
Wheelbase
2,843mm112in
2,788mm110in
Front track
1,612mm63in
1,569mm62in
Rear track
1,618mm64in
1,587mm62in
Trunk volume-
475L
Max trunk volume
546L
-
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
80L
75L
CO2 emissions
278g/km
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Performance charts

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A6 (4F/C6) 4.2 V8 40VHolden Commodore (VT) 5.7 i V8 SSPowerTorque
  • AUDI A6 (4F/C6) 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 (4F/C6)4.2 V8 40V6,600 rpm3,500 rpm6,850 rpm
HoldenCommodore (VT)5.7 i V8 SS5,600 rpm4,800 rpm5,850 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA6 (4F/C6)4.2 V8 40VHoldenCommodore (VT)5.7 i V8 SS
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.8 s
6.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.1 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.5 s
24.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
234 km/h
145 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.9 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.0 s
14.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
174 km/h
108 mph
163 km/h
101 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 (4F/C6)4.2 V8 40V
335 hp
250 kW
HoldenCommodore (VT)5.7 i V8 SS
340 hp
254 kW

Holden Commodore (VT) 5.7 i V8 SS has 5 hp more than AUDI A6 (4F/C6) 4.2 V8 40V.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A6 (4F/C6) 4.2 V8 40V and Holden Commodore (VT) 5.7 i V8 SS: 5 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 (4F/C6)4.2 V8 40V
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
HoldenCommodore (VT)5.7 i V8 SS
470 Nm
347 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 (4F/C6)4.2 V8 40V
1,745 kg
3,847 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 (4F/C6)4.2 V8 40V
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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 (4F/C6)4.2 V8 40V6.1 s
HoldenCommodore (VT)5.7 i V8 SS6.9 s

Although Holden Commodore (VT) 5.7 i V8 SS has more power, AUDI A6 (4F/C6) 4.2 V8 40V is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A6 (4F/C6) 4.2 V8 40V and Holden Commodore (VT) 5.7 i V8 SS: 0.8 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 (4F/C6)4.2 V8 40V
192 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
HoldenCommodore (VT)5.7 i V8 SS
207 hp/t
155 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA6 (4F/C6)4.2 V8 40V
335 hp
250 kW
6.1 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
HoldenCommodore (VT)5.7 i V8 SS
340 hp
254 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 (4F/C6)4.2 V8 40V
Power
335 hp
250 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
546 L
19.3 cu ft
Length
4,916 mm
193.5 in
Height
1,459 mm
57.4 in
HoldenCommodore (VT)5.7 i V8 SS
Power
340 hp
254 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
4,884 mm
192.3 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA6 (4F/C6)4.2 V8 40VHoldenCommodore (VT)5.7 i V8 SS
Power
335 hp
250 kW
340 hp
254 kW
Torque
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
470 Nm
347 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.1 s
6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
234 km/h
145 mph
Lightness
1,745 kg
3,847 lb
1,640 kg
3,616 lb
Fuel consumption
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
546 L
19.3 cu ft
Length
4,916 mm
193.5 in
Height
1,459 mm
57.4 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
475 L
16.8 cu ft
Length
4,884 mm
192.3 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 in
Range score
690 km
429 mi
-
CO2 score
278 g/km
-
Trunk score
546 L
19.3 cu ft
475 L
16.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
192 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
207 hp/t
155 kW/t
4.8 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 (4F/C6) 4.2 V8 40V
Consumption11.6 L/100 km20.3 mpg US24.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.30 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi32.67 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,740 L460 US gal383 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,045 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A6 (4F/C6) 4.2 V8 40V

  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 31 km/h (19 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 71 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

Holden Commodore (VT) 5.7 i V8 SS

  • Has 5 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 105 kg lighter
  • Has 15 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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