Car comparison

AUDI A8 (D2/4D) · Facelift 1998 4.2 V8 40VvsHolden Caprice (WH) 5.7 i V8

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 aspiratedSedan1998-2002
VS

Holden Caprice (WH)

5.7 i V8

306 hp5665 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan1998-2006

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

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
  • Best power-to-weight
    177 hp/t
    132 kW/t
    5.6 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    67/100
  • Best performance score
    62/100
  • Best economy score
    72/100

Holden Caprice (WH) 5.7 i V8

  • Highest torque
    460 Nm
    339 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,735 kg
    3,825 lb
  • Lowest city consumption
    14.0 L/100 km
    16.8 mpg US
    20.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.5 L/100 km
    27.7 mpg US
    33.2 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    560 L
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA8 (D2/4D)Facelift 19984.2 V8 40VHoldenCaprice (WH)5.7 i V8
Power
310hp231kW
306hp228kW
Torque
410Nm302lb-ft
460Nm339lb-ft
Curb weight
1,750kg3,858lb
1,735kg3,825lb
Gross weight
2,350kg5,181lb
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Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
70.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
72.7s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.9s
7.7s
0-200 km/h
21.7s
Calculated
25.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.6s
Calculated
7.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.9L/100 km18.2mpg US21.9mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
19.5L/100 km12.1mpg US14.5mpg UK
14L/100 km16.8mpg US20.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.8s
Calculated
15.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
177hp/t132kW/t80hp/1000 lb
Calculated
176hp/t132kW/t80hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
234Nm/t157lb-ft/ton
Calculated
265Nm/t177lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
698km434mi
Calculated
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Displacement
4,172cc255cu in
5,665cc346cu in
Length
5,034mm198in
5,237mm206in
Width
1,880mm74in
1,847mm73in
Height
1,440mm57in
1,459mm57in
Wheelbase
2,882mm113in
2,939mm116in
Front track
1,591mm63in
1,559mm61in
Rear track
1,580mm62in
1,577mm62in
Trunk volume
525L
560L
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 Caprice (WH) 5.7 i V8PowerTorque
  • AUDI A8 (D2/4D) Facelift 1998 4.2 V8 40V: Power / Torque
  • Holden Caprice (WH) 5.7 i V8: 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
HoldenCaprice (WH)5.7 i V85,200 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 40VHoldenCaprice (WH)5.7 i V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.6 s
7.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.9 s
7.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.7 s
25.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.8 s
15.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
166 km/h
103 mph
158 km/h
98 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
HoldenCaprice (WH)5.7 i V8
306 hp
228 kW

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

The biggest power difference is between Holden Caprice (WH) 5.7 i V8 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
HoldenCaprice (WH)5.7 i V8
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
HoldenCaprice (WH)5.7 i V8
1,735 kg
3,825 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
HoldenCaprice (WH)5.7 i V8
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 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)Facelift 19984.2 V8 40V6.9 s
HoldenCaprice (WH)5.7 i V87.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A8 (D2/4D) Facelift 1998 4.2 V8 40V and Holden Caprice (WH) 5.7 i V8: 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
AUDIA8 (D2/4D)Facelift 19984.2 V8 40V
177 hp/t
132 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
HoldenCaprice (WH)5.7 i V8
176 hp/t
132 kW/t
5.7 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
HoldenCaprice (WH)5.7 i V8
306 hp
228 kW
7.7 s
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 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
1,440 mm
56.7 in
HoldenCaprice (WH)5.7 i V8
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
560 L
19.8 cu ft
Length
5,237 mm
206.2 in
Height
1,459 mm
57.4 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA8 (D2/4D)Facelift 19984.2 V8 40VHoldenCaprice (WH)5.7 i V8
Power
310 hp
231 kW
306 hp
228 kW
Torque
410 Nm
302 lb-ft
460 Nm
339 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.9 s
7.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Lightness
1,750 kg
3,858 lb
1,735 kg
3,825 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
1,440 mm
56.7 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
560 L
19.8 cu ft
Length
5,237 mm
206.2 in
Height
1,459 mm
57.4 in
Range score
698 km
434 mi
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Trunk score
525 L
18.5 cu ft
560 L
19.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
177 hp/t
132 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
176 hp/t
132 kW/t
5.7 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) 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
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 1 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 Caprice (WH) 5.7 i V8

  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 15 kg lighter
  • Has 35 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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