Car comparison

AUDI S4 (8D/B5) 2.7 BiTurbo V6vsHolden Commodore (VT) 5.0 i V8 SS

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

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AUDI S4 (8D/B5)

2.7 BiTurbo V6

265 hp2671 ccGasolineAWDManualTwin-turboSedan1997-2001
VS

Holden Commodore (VT)

5.0 i V8 SS

243 hp4981 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan1998-2000

Comparison overview

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AUDI S4 (8D/B5) 2.7 BiTurbo V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    265 hp
    198 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,510 kg
    3,329 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    175 hp/t
    131 kW/t
    5.7 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    67/100
  • Best performance score
    64/100
  • Best economy score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIS4 (8D/B5)2.7 BiTurbo V6HoldenCommodore (VT)5.0 i V8 SS
Power
265hp198kW
243hp181kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,510kg3,329lb
1,600kg3,527lb
Gross weight
2,060kg4,542lb
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Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
55.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
70.2s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.6s
7.0s
0-200 km/h
17.2s
Calculated
23.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.4s
Calculated
6.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.3L/100 km20.8mpg US25.0mpg UK
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Fuel consumption city
15.8L/100 km14.9mpg US17.9mpg UK
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Fuel consumption highway
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
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Quarter mile
13.6s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
175hp/t131kW/t80hp/1000 lb
Calculated
152hp/t113kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
265Nm/t177lb-ft/ton
Calculated
250Nm/t167lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
549km341mi
Calculated
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Displacement
2,671cc163cu in
4,981cc304cu in
Length
4,483mm176in
4,885mm192in
Width
1,733mm68in
1,840mm72in
Height
1,396mm55in
1,450mm57in
Wheelbase
2,607mm103in
2,790mm110in
Front track
1,498mm59in
1,570mm62in
Rear track
1,490mm59in
1,585mm62in
Trunk volume
440L
475L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
62L
73L
CO2 emissions
271g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI S4 (8D/B5) 2.7 BiTurbo V6Holden Commodore (VT) 5.0 i V8 SSPowerTorque
  • AUDI S4 (8D/B5) 2.7 BiTurbo V6: Power / Torque
  • Holden Commodore (VT) 5.0 i V8 SS: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIS4 (8D/B5)2.7 BiTurbo V65,800 rpm1,850-3,600 rpm6,050 rpm
HoldenCommodore (VT)5.0 i V8 SS4,800 rpm3,600 rpm5,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIS4 (8D/B5)2.7 BiTurbo V6HoldenCommodore (VT)5.0 i V8 SS
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.4 s
6.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.6 s
7.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.2 s
23.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.0 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.5 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.6 s
14.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
178 km/h
111 mph
162 km/h
101 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS4 (8D/B5)2.7 BiTurbo V6
265 hp
198 kW
HoldenCommodore (VT)5.0 i V8 SS
243 hp
181 kW

AUDI S4 (8D/B5) 2.7 BiTurbo V6 has 22 hp more than Holden Commodore (VT) 5.0 i V8 SS.

The biggest power difference is between Holden Commodore (VT) 5.0 i V8 SS and AUDI S4 (8D/B5) 2.7 BiTurbo V6: 22 hp (16 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS4 (8D/B5)2.7 BiTurbo V6
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
HoldenCommodore (VT)5.0 i V8 SS
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS4 (8D/B5)2.7 BiTurbo V6
1,510 kg
3,329 lb
HoldenCommodore (VT)5.0 i V8 SS
1,600 kg
3,527 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS4 (8D/B5)2.7 BiTurbo V6
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
HoldenCommodore (VT)5.0 i V8 SS
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS4 (8D/B5)2.7 BiTurbo V65.6 s
HoldenCommodore (VT)5.0 i V8 SS7.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI S4 (8D/B5) 2.7 BiTurbo V6 and Holden Commodore (VT) 5.0 i V8 SS: 1.4 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS4 (8D/B5)2.7 BiTurbo V6
175 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
HoldenCommodore (VT)5.0 i V8 SS
152 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIS4 (8D/B5)2.7 BiTurbo V6
265 hp
198 kW
5.6 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
HoldenCommodore (VT)5.0 i V8 SS
243 hp
181 kW
7.0 s
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 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
AUDIS4 (8D/B5)2.7 BiTurbo V6
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Length
4,483 mm
176.5 in
Height
1,396 mm
55.0 in
HoldenCommodore (VT)5.0 i V8 SS
Power
243 hp
181 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
475 L
16.8 cu ft
Length
4,885 mm
192.3 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIS4 (8D/B5)2.7 BiTurbo V6HoldenCommodore (VT)5.0 i V8 SS
Power
265 hp
198 kW
243 hp
181 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.6 s
7.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Lightness
1,510 kg
3,329 lb
1,600 kg
3,527 lb
Fuel consumption
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Length
4,483 mm
176.5 in
Height
1,396 mm
55.0 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
475 L
16.8 cu ft
Length
4,885 mm
192.3 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 in
Range score
549 km
341 mi
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CO2 score
271 g/km
-
Trunk score
440 L
15.5 cu ft
475 L
16.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
175 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
152 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 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 S4 (8D/B5) 2.7 BiTurbo V6
Consumption11.3 L/100 km20.8 mpg US25 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.78 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi31.82 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,695 L448 US gal373 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,966 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI S4 (8D/B5) 2.7 BiTurbo V6

  • Has 22 hp more
  • Is 90 kg lighter
  • Is 1.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 24 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

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