Car comparison

AUDI A8 (D2/4D) 4.2 V8 32VvsHSV Caprice 5.7 215i

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

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AUDI A8 (D2/4D)

4.2 V8 32V

300 hp4172 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan1994-1998
VS

HSV Caprice

5.7 215i

292 hp5733 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan1994-1998

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI A8 (D2/4D) 4.2 V8 32V

  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    300 hp
    224 kW
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    13.4 L/100 km
    17.6 mpg US
    21.1 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    672 km
    417 mi
  • Largest trunk
    525 L
  • Best economy score
    71/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

HSV Caprice 5.7 215i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.9 s
  • Highest torque
    475 Nm
    350 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,632 kg
    3,598 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    179 hp/t
    133 kW/t
    5.6 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    66/100
  • Best performance score
    62/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA8 (D2/4D)4.2 V8 32VHSVCaprice5.7 215i
Power
300hp224kW
292hp218kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
475Nm350lb-ft
Curb weight
1,750kg3,858lb
1,632kg3,598lb
Gross weight
2,350kg5,181lb
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Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
249 km/h
155 mph
To 99% top speed
75.7s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
67.3s99% target: 247 km/h / 153 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.3s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
23.0s
Calculated
22.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.0s
Calculated
6.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
13.4L/100 km17.6mpg US21.1mpg UK
13.5L/100 km17.4mpg US20.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
19.4L/100 km12.1mpg US14.6mpg UK
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Fuel consumption highway
9.7L/100 km24.2mpg US29.1mpg UK
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Quarter mile
15.1s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
171hp/t128kW/t78hp/1000 lb
Calculated
179hp/t133kW/t81hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
229Nm/t153lb-ft/ton
Calculated
291Nm/t195lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
672km417mi
Calculated
615km382mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,172cc255cu in
5,733cc350cu in
Length
5,034mm198in
4,989mm196in
Width
1,880mm74in
1,794mm71in
Height
1,440mm57in
1,479mm58in
Wheelbase
2,882mm113in
2,826mm111in
Front track
1,591mm63in
1,491mm59in
Rear track
1,580mm62in
1,491mm59in
Ground clearance
146mm6in
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Trunk volume
525L
443L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
90L
83L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A8 (D2/4D) 4.2 V8 32VHSV Caprice 5.7 215iPowerTorque
  • AUDI A8 (D2/4D) 4.2 V8 32V: Power / Torque
  • HSV Caprice 5.7 215i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA8 (D2/4D)4.2 V8 32V6,000 rpm3,300 rpm6,250 rpm
HSVCaprice5.7 215i4,800 rpm3,600 rpm5,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA8 (D2/4D)4.2 V8 32VHSVCaprice5.7 215i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.0 s
6.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.3 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.0 s
22.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
249 km/h
155 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.9 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.1 s
14.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
162 km/h
101 mph
164 km/h
102 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8 (D2/4D)4.2 V8 32V
300 hp
224 kW
HSVCaprice5.7 215i
292 hp
218 kW

AUDI A8 (D2/4D) 4.2 V8 32V has 8 hp more than HSV Caprice 5.7 215i.

The biggest power difference is between HSV Caprice 5.7 215i and AUDI A8 (D2/4D) 4.2 V8 32V: 8 hp (6 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8 (D2/4D)4.2 V8 32V
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
HSVCaprice5.7 215i
475 Nm
350 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8 (D2/4D)4.2 V8 32V
1,750 kg
3,858 lb
HSVCaprice5.7 215i
1,632 kg
3,598 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8 (D2/4D)4.2 V8 32V
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
HSVCaprice5.7 215i
249 km/h
155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8 (D2/4D)4.2 V8 32V7.3 s
HSVCaprice5.7 215i6.9 s

Although AUDI A8 (D2/4D) 4.2 V8 32V has more power, HSV Caprice 5.7 215i is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between HSV Caprice 5.7 215i and AUDI A8 (D2/4D) 4.2 V8 32V: 0.4 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8 (D2/4D)4.2 V8 32V
13.4 L/100 km
17.6 mpg US
21.1 mpg UK
HSVCaprice5.7 215i
13.5 L/100 km
17.4 mpg US
20.9 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8 (D2/4D)4.2 V8 32V
171 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
HSVCaprice5.7 215i
179 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8 (D2/4D)4.2 V8 32V
672 km
417 mi
HSVCaprice5.7 215i
615 km
382 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA8 (D2/4D)4.2 V8 32V
300 hp
224 kW
7.3 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
HSVCaprice5.7 215i
292 hp
218 kW
6.9 s
249 km/h
155 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
AUDIA8 (D2/4D)4.2 V8 32V
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
525 L
18.5 cu ft
Length
5,034 mm
198.2 in
Height
1,440 mm
56.7 in
HSVCaprice5.7 215i
Power
292 hp
218 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
249 km/h
155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
443 L
15.6 cu ft
Length
4,989 mm
196.4 in
Height
1,479 mm
58.2 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
AUDIA8 (D2/4D)4.2 V8 32V
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
13.4 L/100 km
17.6 mpg US
21.1 mpg UK
HSVCaprice5.7 215i
Power
292 hp
218 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
249 km/h
155 mph
13.5 L/100 km
17.4 mpg US
20.9 mpg UK

HSV Caprice 5.7 215i is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
AUDIA8 (D2/4D)4.2 V8 32V
13.4 L/100 km
17.6 mpg US
21.1 mpg UK
7.3 s
HSVCaprice5.7 215i
13.5 L/100 km
17.4 mpg US
20.9 mpg UK
6.9 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
AUDIA8 (D2/4D)4.2 V8 32V
171 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
13.4 L/100 km
17.6 mpg US
21.1 mpg UK
HSVCaprice5.7 215i
179 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
13.5 L/100 km
17.4 mpg US
20.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA8 (D2/4D)4.2 V8 32VHSVCaprice5.7 215i
Power
300 hp
224 kW
292 hp
218 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
475 Nm
350 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.3 s
6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
249 km/h
155 mph
Lightness
1,750 kg
3,858 lb
1,632 kg
3,598 lb
Fuel consumption
13.4 L/100 km
17.6 mpg US
21.1 mpg UK
13.5 L/100 km
17.4 mpg US
20.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
525 L
18.5 cu ft
Length
5,034 mm
198.2 in
Height
1,440 mm
56.7 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
443 L
15.6 cu ft
Length
4,989 mm
196.4 in
Height
1,479 mm
58.2 in
Range score
672 km
417 mi
615 km
382 mi
Trunk score
525 L
18.5 cu ft
443 L
15.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
171 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
179 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 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 A8 (D2/4D) 4.2 V8 32VHSV Caprice 5.7 215i
Consumption13.4 L/100 km17.6 mpg US21.1 mpg UK13.5 L/100 km17.4 mpg US20.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km23.45 LC100 km23.63 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi37.74 LC100 mi38.02 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,010 L531 US gal442 UK gal2,025 L535 US gal445 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,518 LC/year3,544 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A8 (D2/4D) 4.2 V8 32V

  • Has 8 hp more
  • Has 11 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 57 km (35 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 82 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

HSV Caprice 5.7 215i

  • Has 75 Nm more
  • Is 118 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 7 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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