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HSV Clubsport (VY) R8 5.7 V8vsAUDI S6 (4B/C5) 4.2 V8

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

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HSV Clubsport (VY)

R8 5.7 V8

354 hp5665 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan2002-2003
VS

AUDI S6 (4B/C5)

4.2 V8

340 hp4172 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan1999-2005

Comparison overview

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Best choices

HSV Clubsport (VY) R8 5.7 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    263 km/h
    163 mph
  • Most powerful
    354 hp
    264 kW
  • Highest torque
    475 Nm
    350 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,696 kg
    3,739 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    209 hp/t
    156 kW/t
    4.8 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    475 L
  • Best overall score
    71/100
  • Best performance score
    69/100
  • Best practicality score
    75/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelHSVClubsport (VY)R8 5.7 V8AUDIS6 (4B/C5)4.2 V8
Power
354hp264kW
340hp254kW
Torque
475Nm350lb-ft
420Nm310lb-ft
Curb weight
1,696kg3,739lb
1,735kg3,825lb
Gross weight-
2,275kg5,016lb
Top speed
263 km/h
163 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
55.6s99% target: 260 km/h / 162 mph
Calculated
59.4s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.5s
5.7s
0-200 km/h
16.8s
Calculated
18.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.3s
Calculated
5.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
14.1L/100 km16.7mpg US20.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
21L/100 km11.2mpg US13.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.5s
Calculated
13.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
209hp/t156kW/t95hp/1000 lb
Calculated
196hp/t146kW/t89hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
280Nm/t187lb-ft/ton
Calculated
242Nm/t162lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
582km361mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,665cc346cu in
4,172cc255cu in
Length
4,980mm196in
4,833mm190in
Width
1,842mm73in
1,850mm73in
Height
1,450mm57in
1,443mm57in
Wheelbase
2,788mm110in
2,759mm109in
Front track
1,558mm61in
1,578mm62in
Rear track
1,574mm62in
1,590mm63in
Trunk volume
475L
434L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
75L
82L
CO2 emissions-
338g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

HSV Clubsport (VY) R8 5.7 V8AUDI S6 (4B/C5) 4.2 V8PowerTorque
  • HSV Clubsport (VY) R8 5.7 V8: Power / Torque
  • AUDI S6 (4B/C5) 4.2 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
HSVClubsport (VY)R8 5.7 V85,600 rpm4,000 rpm6,000 rpm
AUDIS6 (4B/C5)4.2 V87,000 rpm3,400 rpm7,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricHSVClubsport (VY)R8 5.7 V8AUDIS6 (4B/C5)4.2 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.3 s
5.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.5 s
5.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.8 s
18.0 s
Top speed
263 km/h
163 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.0 s
9.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.4 s
11.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.5 s
13.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
180 km/h
112 mph
176 km/h
109 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HSVClubsport (VY)R8 5.7 V8
354 hp
264 kW
AUDIS6 (4B/C5)4.2 V8
340 hp
254 kW

HSV Clubsport (VY) R8 5.7 V8 has 14 hp more than AUDI S6 (4B/C5) 4.2 V8.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI S6 (4B/C5) 4.2 V8 and HSV Clubsport (VY) R8 5.7 V8: 14 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HSVClubsport (VY)R8 5.7 V8
475 Nm
350 lb-ft
AUDIS6 (4B/C5)4.2 V8
420 Nm
310 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HSVClubsport (VY)R8 5.7 V8
1,696 kg
3,739 lb
AUDIS6 (4B/C5)4.2 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
HSVClubsport (VY)R8 5.7 V8
263 km/h
163 mph
AUDIS6 (4B/C5)4.2 V8
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 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 (VY)R8 5.7 V85.5 s
AUDIS6 (4B/C5)4.2 V85.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between HSV Clubsport (VY) R8 5.7 V8 and AUDI S6 (4B/C5) 4.2 V8: 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
HSVClubsport (VY)R8 5.7 V8
209 hp/t
156 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
AUDIS6 (4B/C5)4.2 V8
196 hp/t
146 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
HSVClubsport (VY)R8 5.7 V8
354 hp
264 kW
5.5 s
263 km/h
163 mph
AUDIS6 (4B/C5)4.2 V8
340 hp
254 kW
5.7 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 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 (VY)R8 5.7 V8
Power
354 hp
264 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
263 km/h
163 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
AUDIS6 (4B/C5)4.2 V8
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
434 L
15.3 cu ft
Length
4,833 mm
190.3 in
Height
1,443 mm
56.8 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleHSVClubsport (VY)R8 5.7 V8AUDIS6 (4B/C5)4.2 V8
Power
354 hp
264 kW
340 hp
254 kW
Torque
475 Nm
350 lb-ft
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.5 s
5.7 s
Top speed
263 km/h
163 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,696 kg
3,739 lb
1,735 kg
3,825 lb
Fuel consumption
-
14.1 L/100 km
16.7 mpg US
20.0 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
434 L
15.3 cu ft
Length
4,833 mm
190.3 in
Height
1,443 mm
56.8 in
Range score
-
582 km
361 mi
CO2 score
-
338 g/km
Trunk score
475 L
16.8 cu ft
434 L
15.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
209 hp/t
156 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
196 hp/t
146 kW/t
5.1 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI S6 (4B/C5) 4.2 V8
Consumption14.1 L/100 km16.7 mpg US20 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km24.68 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi39.71 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,115 L559 US gal465 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,701 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

HSV Clubsport (VY) R8 5.7 V8

  • Has 14 hp more
  • Has 55 Nm more
  • Is 39 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 13 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 41 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

AUDI S6 (4B/C5) 4.2 V8

No measurable advantages in the available data.

Cons

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

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