Car comparison

AUDI A8 (D2/4D) · Facelift 1998 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 A8 (D2/4D) · Facelift 1998

4.2 V8 40V

310 hp4172 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2002-2002
VS

Holden Commodore (VT)

5.7 i V8 SS

306 hp5665 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2000-2002

Comparison overview

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AUDI A8 (D2/4D) Facelift 1998 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
  • Most powerful
    310 hp
    231 kW
  • Largest trunk
    525 L
  • Best overall score
    67/100
  • Best performance score
    62/100
  • Best economy score
    72/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Holden Commodore (VT) 5.7 i V8 SS

  • 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

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA8 (D2/4D)Facelift 19984.2 V8 40VHoldenCommodore (VT)5.7 i V8 SS
Power
310hp231kW
306hp228kW
Torque
410Nm302lb-ft
460Nm339lb-ft
Curb weight
1,750kg3,858lb
1,640kg3,616lb
Gross weight
2,350kg5,181lb
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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
70.9s99% 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
21.7s
Calculated
24.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.6s
Calculated
6.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.9L/100 km18.2mpg US21.9mpg UK
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Fuel consumption city
19.5L/100 km12.1mpg US14.5mpg UK
13L/100 km18.1mpg US21.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.8s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
177hp/t132kW/t80hp/1000 lb
Calculated
187hp/t139kW/t85hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
234Nm/t157lb-ft/ton
Calculated
280Nm/t188lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
698km434mi
Calculated
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Displacement
4,172cc255cu in
5,665cc346cu in
Length
5,034mm198in
4,964mm195in
Width
1,880mm74in
1,842mm73in
Height
1,438mm57in
1,450mm57in
Wheelbase
2,882mm113in
2,788mm110in
Front track
1,593mm63in
1,569mm62in
Rear track
1,584mm62in
1,587mm62in
Trunk volume
525L
475L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
90L
75L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A8 (D2/4D) Facelift 1998 4.2 V8 40VHolden Commodore (VT) 5.7 i V8 SSPowerTorque
  • AUDI A8 (D2/4D) Facelift 1998 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
AUDIA8 (D2/4D)Facelift 19984.2 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
MetricAUDIA8 (D2/4D)Facelift 19984.2 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
21.7 s
24.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
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
166 km/h
103 mph
162 km/h
101 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8 (D2/4D)Facelift 19984.2 V8 40V
310 hp
231 kW
HoldenCommodore (VT)5.7 i V8 SS
306 hp
228 kW

AUDI A8 (D2/4D) Facelift 1998 4.2 V8 40V has 4 hp more than Holden Commodore (VT) 5.7 i V8 SS.

The biggest power difference is between Holden Commodore (VT) 5.7 i V8 SS and AUDI A8 (D2/4D) Facelift 1998 4.2 V8 40V: 4 hp (3 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8 (D2/4D)Facelift 19984.2 V8 40V
410 Nm
302 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
AUDIA8 (D2/4D)Facelift 19984.2 V8 40V
1,750 kg
3,858 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
AUDIA8 (D2/4D)Facelift 19984.2 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

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)Facelift 19984.2 V8 40V
177 hp/t
132 kW/t
5.6 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
AUDIA8 (D2/4D)Facelift 19984.2 V8 40V
310 hp
231 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
AUDIA8 (D2/4D)Facelift 19984.2 V8 40V
Power
310 hp
231 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
525 L
18.5 cu ft
Length
5,034 mm
198.2 in
Height
1,438 mm
56.6 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
VehicleAUDIA8 (D2/4D)Facelift 19984.2 V8 40VHoldenCommodore (VT)5.7 i V8 SS
Power
310 hp
231 kW
306 hp
228 kW
Torque
410 Nm
302 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
1,750 kg
3,858 lb
1,640 kg
3,616 lb
Fuel consumption
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
525 L
18.5 cu ft
Length
5,034 mm
198.2 in
Height
1,438 mm
56.6 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
698 km
434 mi
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Trunk score
525 L
18.5 cu ft
475 L
16.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
177 hp/t
132 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
187 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI A8 (D2/4D) Facelift 1998 4.2 V8 40V
Consumption12.9 L/100 km18.2 mpg US21.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km22.58 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi36.33 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,935 L511 US gal426 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,386 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A8 (D2/4D) Facelift 1998 4.2 V8 40V

  • Has 4 hp more
  • Has 26 km/h (16 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 50 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest

Holden Commodore (VT) 5.7 i V8 SS

  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 110 kg lighter
  • Has 9 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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