Car comparison

HSV Clubsport (VZ) R8 6.0 V8vsAUDI A8 (D3/4E) 6.0i W12

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

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HSV Clubsport (VZ)

R8 6.0 V8

404 hp5967 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan2004-2006
VS

AUDI A8 (D3/4E)

6.0i W12

450 hp5998 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2004-2007

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

AUDI A8 (D3/4E) 6.0i W12

  • Most powerful
    450 hp
    336 kW
  • Highest torque
    580 Nm
    428 lb-ft
  • Largest trunk
    500 L
  • Best overall score
    77/100
  • Best economy score
    67/100
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

HSV Clubsport (VZ) R8 6.0 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    286 km/h
    178 mph
  • Lightest
    1,655 kg
    3,649 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    244 hp/t
    182 kW/t
    4.1 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelHSVClubsport (VZ)R8 6.0 V8AUDIA8 (D3/4E)6.0i W12
Power
404hp301kW
450hp336kW
Torque
530Nm391lb-ft
580Nm428lb-ft
Curb weight
1,655kg3,649lb
1,960kg4,321lb
Gross weight-
2,510kg5,534lb
Top speed
286 km/h
178 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
50.5s99% target: 283 km/h / 176 mph
Calculated
49.5s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.8s
5.1s
0-200 km/h
13.3s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.6s
Calculated
4.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
14.7L/100 km16mpg US19.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
21.4L/100 km11mpg US13.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
10.8L/100 km21.8mpg US26.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.6s
Calculated
13.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
244hp/t182kW/t111hp/1000 lb
Calculated
230hp/t171kW/t104hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
320Nm/t214lb-ft/ton
Calculated
296Nm/t198lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
612km380mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,967cc364cu in
5,998cc366cu in
Length
4,891mm193in
5,062mm199in
Width
1,842mm73in
1,894mm75in
Height
1,404mm55in
1,444mm57in
Wheelbase
2,789mm110in
2,944mm116in
Front track
1,559mm61in
1,619mm64in
Rear track
1,577mm62in
1,605mm63in
Trunk volume
465L
500L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
75L
90L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

HSV Clubsport (VZ) R8 6.0 V8AUDI A8 (D3/4E) 6.0i W12PowerTorque
  • HSV Clubsport (VZ) R8 6.0 V8: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A8 (D3/4E) 6.0i W12: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
HSVClubsport (VZ)R8 6.0 V86,000 rpm4,400 rpm6,250 rpm
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)6.0i W126,200 rpm4,000-4,700 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricHSVClubsport (VZ)R8 6.0 V8AUDIA8 (D3/4E)6.0i W12
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.6 s
4.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.8 s
5.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.3 s
15.1 s
Top speed
286 km/h
178 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
8.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.7 s
11.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.6 s
13.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
194 km/h
121 mph
186 km/h
116 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HSVClubsport (VZ)R8 6.0 V8
404 hp
301 kW
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)6.0i W12
450 hp
336 kW

AUDI A8 (D3/4E) 6.0i W12 has 46 hp more than HSV Clubsport (VZ) R8 6.0 V8.

The biggest power difference is between HSV Clubsport (VZ) R8 6.0 V8 and AUDI A8 (D3/4E) 6.0i W12: 46 hp (34 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HSVClubsport (VZ)R8 6.0 V8
530 Nm
391 lb-ft
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)6.0i W12
580 Nm
428 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HSVClubsport (VZ)R8 6.0 V8
1,655 kg
3,649 lb
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)6.0i W12
1,960 kg
4,321 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HSVClubsport (VZ)R8 6.0 V8
286 km/h
178 mph
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)6.0i W12
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HSVClubsport (VZ)R8 6.0 V84.8 s
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)6.0i W125.1 s

Although AUDI A8 (D3/4E) 6.0i W12 has more power, HSV Clubsport (VZ) R8 6.0 V8 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between HSV Clubsport (VZ) R8 6.0 V8 and AUDI A8 (D3/4E) 6.0i W12: 0.3 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HSVClubsport (VZ)R8 6.0 V8
244 hp/t
182 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)6.0i W12
230 hp/t
171 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
HSVClubsport (VZ)R8 6.0 V8
404 hp
301 kW
4.8 s
286 km/h
178 mph
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)6.0i W12
450 hp
336 kW
5.1 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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
HSVClubsport (VZ)R8 6.0 V8
Power
404 hp
301 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
286 km/h
178 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
465 L
16.4 cu ft
Length
4,891 mm
192.6 in
Height
1,404 mm
55.3 in
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)6.0i W12
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 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
5,062 mm
199.3 in
Height
1,444 mm
56.9 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleHSVClubsport (VZ)R8 6.0 V8AUDIA8 (D3/4E)6.0i W12
Power
404 hp
301 kW
450 hp
336 kW
Torque
530 Nm
391 lb-ft
580 Nm
428 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.8 s
5.1 s
Top speed
286 km/h
178 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,655 kg
3,649 lb
1,960 kg
4,321 lb
Fuel consumption
-
14.7 L/100 km
16.0 mpg US
19.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
465 L
16.4 cu ft
Length
4,891 mm
192.6 in
Height
1,404 mm
55.3 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
5,062 mm
199.3 in
Height
1,444 mm
56.9 in
Range score
-
612 km
380 mi
Trunk score
465 L
16.4 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
244 hp/t
182 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
230 hp/t
171 kW/t
4.4 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) 6.0i W12
Consumption14.7 L/100 km16 mpg US19.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km25.72 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi41.40 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,205 L582 US gal485 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,859 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

HSV Clubsport (VZ) R8 6.0 V8

  • Is 305 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 21 km/h (13 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 15 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

AUDI A8 (D3/4E) 6.0i W12

  • Has 46 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Has 35 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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