Car comparison

AUDI A8 (D3/4E) 4.2 V8 40VvsHSV Clubsport (VY) R8 5.7 V8

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

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AUDI A8 (D3/4E)

4.2 V8 40V

335 hp4172 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2002-2005
VS

HSV Clubsport (VY)

R8 5.7 V8

354 hp5665 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2002-2003

Comparison overview

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Best choices

HSV Clubsport (VY) R8 5.7 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.1 s
  • Most powerful
    354 hp
    264 kW
  • Highest torque
    475 Nm
    350 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,702 kg
    3,752 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    208 hp/t
    155 kW/t
    4.8 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    70/100
  • Best performance score
    67/100

AUDI A8 (D3/4E) 4.2 V8 40V

  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Largest trunk
    500 L
  • Best economy score
    75/100
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA8 (D3/4E)4.2 V8 40VHSVClubsport (VY)R8 5.7 V8
Power
335hp250kW
354hp264kW
Torque
430Nm317lb-ft
475Nm350lb-ft
Curb weight
1,780kg3,924lb
1,702kg3,752lb
Gross weight
2,380kg5,247lb
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Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
259 km/h
161 mph
To 99% top speed
63.4s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
60.5s99% target: 256 km/h / 159 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.3s
6.1s
0-200 km/h
19.0s
Calculated
19.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.0s
Calculated
5.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12L/100 km19.6mpg US23.5mpg UK
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Fuel consumption city
17.6L/100 km13.4mpg US16.1mpg UK
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Fuel consumption highway
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
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Quarter mile
14.2s
Calculated
14.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
188hp/t140kW/t85hp/1000 lb
Calculated
208hp/t155kW/t94hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
242Nm/t162lb-ft/ton
Calculated
279Nm/t187lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
750km466mi
Calculated
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Displacement
4,172cc255cu in
5,665cc346cu in
Length
5,051mm199in
4,980mm196in
Width
1,894mm75in
1,842mm73in
Height
1,444mm57in
1,450mm57in
Wheelbase
2,944mm116in
2,788mm110in
Front track
1,629mm64in
1,558mm61in
Rear track
1,615mm64in
1,574mm62in
Trunk volume
500L
475L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
90L
75L
CO2 emissions
288g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A8 (D3/4E) 4.2 V8 40VHSV Clubsport (VY) R8 5.7 V8PowerTorque
  • AUDI A8 (D3/4E) 4.2 V8 40V: Power / Torque
  • HSV Clubsport (VY) R8 5.7 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)4.2 V8 40V6,500 rpm3,500 rpm6,750 rpm
HSVClubsport (VY)R8 5.7 V85,600 rpm4,000 rpm6,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA8 (D3/4E)4.2 V8 40VHSVClubsport (VY)R8 5.7 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.0 s
5.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.3 s
6.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.0 s
19.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
259 km/h
161 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
9.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.1 s
11.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.2 s
14.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
173 km/h
107 mph
173 km/h
108 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)4.2 V8 40V
335 hp
250 kW
HSVClubsport (VY)R8 5.7 V8
354 hp
264 kW

HSV Clubsport (VY) R8 5.7 V8 has 19 hp more than AUDI A8 (D3/4E) 4.2 V8 40V.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A8 (D3/4E) 4.2 V8 40V and HSV Clubsport (VY) R8 5.7 V8: 19 hp (14 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)4.2 V8 40V
430 Nm
317 lb-ft
HSVClubsport (VY)R8 5.7 V8
475 Nm
350 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)4.2 V8 40V
1,780 kg
3,924 lb
HSVClubsport (VY)R8 5.7 V8
1,702 kg
3,752 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 (D3/4E)4.2 V8 40V
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
HSVClubsport (VY)R8 5.7 V8
259 km/h
161 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)4.2 V8 40V6.3 s
HSVClubsport (VY)R8 5.7 V86.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between HSV Clubsport (VY) R8 5.7 V8 and AUDI A8 (D3/4E) 4.2 V8 40V: 0.2 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)4.2 V8 40V
188 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
HSVClubsport (VY)R8 5.7 V8
208 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
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)4.2 V8 40V
335 hp
250 kW
6.3 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
HSVClubsport (VY)R8 5.7 V8
354 hp
264 kW
6.1 s
259 km/h
161 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 (D3/4E)4.2 V8 40V
Power
335 hp
250 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
5,051 mm
198.9 in
Height
1,444 mm
56.9 in
HSVClubsport (VY)R8 5.7 V8
Power
354 hp
264 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
259 km/h
161 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
475 L
16.8 cu ft
Length
4,980 mm
196.1 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA8 (D3/4E)4.2 V8 40VHSVClubsport (VY)R8 5.7 V8
Power
335 hp
250 kW
354 hp
264 kW
Torque
430 Nm
317 lb-ft
475 Nm
350 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.3 s
6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
259 km/h
161 mph
Lightness
1,780 kg
3,924 lb
1,702 kg
3,752 lb
Fuel consumption
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
5,051 mm
198.9 in
Height
1,444 mm
56.9 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
475 L
16.8 cu ft
Length
4,980 mm
196.1 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 in
Range score
750 km
466 mi
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CO2 score
288 g/km
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Trunk score
500 L
17.7 cu ft
475 L
16.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
188 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
208 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 A8 (D3/4E) 4.2 V8 40V
Consumption12 L/100 km19.6 mpg US23.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km21.00 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi33.80 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,800 L476 US gal396 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,150 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A8 (D3/4E) 4.2 V8 40V

  • Has 6 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 25 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

HSV Clubsport (VY) R8 5.7 V8

  • Has 19 hp more
  • Has 45 Nm more
  • Is 78 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 20 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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