Car comparison

AUDI A8L (D3/4E) · Facelift 2005 4.2 FSI V8vsHolden 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 A8L (D3/4E) · Facelift 2005

4.2 FSI V8

350 hp4163 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2006-2007
VS

Holden Commodore (VT)

5.7 i V8 SS

340 hp5665 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan2004-2006

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI A8L (D3/4E) Facelift 2005 4.2 FSI V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    350 hp
    261 kW
  • Largest trunk
    500 L
  • Best overall score
    70/100
  • Best performance score
    67/100
  • Best economy score
    78/100
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

Holden Commodore (VT) 5.7 i V8 SS

  • Highest torque
    470 Nm
    347 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,640 kg
    3,616 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    207 hp/t
    155 kW/t
    4.8 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
ModelAUDIA8L (D3/4E)Facelift 20054.2 FSI V8HoldenCommodore (VT)5.7 i V8 SS
Power
350hp261kW
340hp254kW
Torque
440Nm325lb-ft
470Nm347lb-ft
Curb weight
1,850kg4,079lb
1,640kg3,616lb
Gross weight
2,450kg5,401lb
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Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
234 km/h
145 mph
To 99% top speed
63.7s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
57.9s99% target: 232 km/h / 144 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.3s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
19.1s
Calculated
24.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.0s
Calculated
6.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.9L/100 km21.6mpg US25.9mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
15.7L/100 km15mpg US18.0mpg UK
13L/100 km18.1mpg US21.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.2s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
189hp/t141kW/t86hp/1000 lb
Calculated
207hp/t155kW/t94hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
238Nm/t159lb-ft/ton
Calculated
287Nm/t192lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
826km513mi
Calculated
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Displacement
4,163cc254cu in
5,665cc346cu in
Length
5,192mm204in
4,884mm192in
Width
1,894mm75in
1,842mm73in
Height
1,455mm57in
1,450mm57in
Wheelbase
3,074mm121in
2,788mm110in
Front track
1,629mm64in
1,569mm62in
Rear track
1,615mm64in
1,587mm62in
Trunk volume
500L
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 A8L (D3/4E) Facelift 2005 4.2 FSI V8Holden Commodore (VT) 5.7 i V8 SSPowerTorque
  • AUDI A8L (D3/4E) Facelift 2005 4.2 FSI V8: Power / Torque
  • Holden Commodore (VT) 5.7 i V8 SS: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA8L (D3/4E)Facelift 20054.2 FSI V86,800 rpm3,500 rpm7,050 rpm
HoldenCommodore (VT)5.7 i V8 SS5,600 rpm4,800 rpm5,850 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA8L (D3/4E)Facelift 20054.2 FSI V8HoldenCommodore (VT)5.7 i V8 SS
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.0 s
6.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.3 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.1 s
24.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
234 km/h
145 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.1 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.2 s
14.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
173 km/h
107 mph
163 km/h
101 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8L (D3/4E)Facelift 20054.2 FSI V8
350 hp
261 kW
HoldenCommodore (VT)5.7 i V8 SS
340 hp
254 kW

AUDI A8L (D3/4E) Facelift 2005 4.2 FSI V8 has 10 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 A8L (D3/4E) Facelift 2005 4.2 FSI V8: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8L (D3/4E)Facelift 20054.2 FSI V8
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
HoldenCommodore (VT)5.7 i V8 SS
470 Nm
347 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8L (D3/4E)Facelift 20054.2 FSI V8
1,850 kg
4,079 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
AUDIA8L (D3/4E)Facelift 20054.2 FSI V8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8L (D3/4E)Facelift 20054.2 FSI V86.3 s
HoldenCommodore (VT)5.7 i V8 SS6.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A8L (D3/4E) Facelift 2005 4.2 FSI V8 and Holden Commodore (VT) 5.7 i V8 SS: 0.6 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8L (D3/4E)Facelift 20054.2 FSI V8
189 hp/t
141 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
HoldenCommodore (VT)5.7 i V8 SS
207 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
AUDIA8L (D3/4E)Facelift 20054.2 FSI V8
350 hp
261 kW
6.3 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
HoldenCommodore (VT)5.7 i V8 SS
340 hp
254 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
AUDIA8L (D3/4E)Facelift 20054.2 FSI V8
Power
350 hp
261 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
5,192 mm
204.4 in
Height
1,455 mm
57.3 in
HoldenCommodore (VT)5.7 i V8 SS
Power
340 hp
254 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
4,884 mm
192.3 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA8L (D3/4E)Facelift 20054.2 FSI V8HoldenCommodore (VT)5.7 i V8 SS
Power
350 hp
261 kW
340 hp
254 kW
Torque
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
470 Nm
347 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.3 s
6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
234 km/h
145 mph
Lightness
1,850 kg
4,079 lb
1,640 kg
3,616 lb
Fuel consumption
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
5,192 mm
204.4 in
Height
1,455 mm
57.3 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
475 L
16.8 cu ft
Length
4,884 mm
192.3 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 in
Range score
826 km
513 mi
-
Trunk score
500 L
17.7 cu ft
475 L
16.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
189 hp/t
141 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
207 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 A8L (D3/4E) Facelift 2005 4.2 FSI V8
Consumption10.9 L/100 km21.6 mpg US25.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.08 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi30.70 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,635 L432 US gal360 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,861 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A8L (D3/4E) Facelift 2005 4.2 FSI V8

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 31 km/h (19 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 25 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 30 Nm more
  • Is 210 kg lighter
  • Has 18 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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