Car comparison

AUDI S6 (4B/C5) 4.2 V8vsHSV 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 S6 (4B/C5)

4.2 V8

340 hp4172 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan1999-2005
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

  • 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
  • Largest trunk
    475 L
  • Best overall score
    70/100
  • Best performance score
    67/100
  • Best practicality score
    75/100

AUDI S6 (4B/C5) 4.2 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Best economy score
    69/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIS6 (4B/C5)4.2 V8HSVClubsport (VY)R8 5.7 V8
Power
340hp254kW
354hp264kW
Torque
420Nm310lb-ft
475Nm350lb-ft
Curb weight
1,735kg3,825lb
1,702kg3,752lb
Gross weight
2,275kg5,016lb
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Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
259 km/h
161 mph
To 99% top speed
59.4s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
60.5s99% target: 256 km/h / 159 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.7s
6.1s
0-200 km/h
18.0s
Calculated
19.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.4s
Calculated
5.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
14.1L/100 km16.7mpg US20.0mpg UK
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Fuel consumption city
21L/100 km11.2mpg US13.5mpg UK
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Fuel consumption highway
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
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Quarter mile
13.7s
Calculated
14.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
196hp/t146kW/t89hp/1000 lb
Calculated
208hp/t155kW/t94hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
242Nm/t162lb-ft/ton
Calculated
279Nm/t187lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
582km361mi
Calculated
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Displacement
4,172cc255cu in
5,665cc346cu in
Length
4,833mm190in
4,980mm196in
Width
1,850mm73in
1,842mm73in
Height
1,443mm57in
1,450mm57in
Wheelbase
2,759mm109in
2,788mm110in
Front track
1,578mm62in
1,558mm61in
Rear track
1,590mm63in
1,574mm62in
Trunk volume
434L
475L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
82L
75L
CO2 emissions
338g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI S6 (4B/C5) 4.2 V8HSV Clubsport (VY) R8 5.7 V8PowerTorque
  • AUDI S6 (4B/C5) 4.2 V8: Power / Torque
  • HSV Clubsport (VY) R8 5.7 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIS6 (4B/C5)4.2 V87,000 rpm3,400 rpm7,250 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
MetricAUDIS6 (4B/C5)4.2 V8HSVClubsport (VY)R8 5.7 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.4 s
5.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.7 s
6.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.0 s
19.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
259 km/h
161 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
9.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.6 s
11.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.7 s
14.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
176 km/h
109 mph
173 km/h
108 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS6 (4B/C5)4.2 V8
340 hp
254 kW
HSVClubsport (VY)R8 5.7 V8
354 hp
264 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
AUDIS6 (4B/C5)4.2 V8
420 Nm
310 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
AUDIS6 (4B/C5)4.2 V8
1,735 kg
3,825 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
AUDIS6 (4B/C5)4.2 V8
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 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
AUDIS6 (4B/C5)4.2 V85.7 s
HSVClubsport (VY)R8 5.7 V86.1 s

Although HSV Clubsport (VY) R8 5.7 V8 has more power, AUDI S6 (4B/C5) 4.2 V8 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI S6 (4B/C5) 4.2 V8 and HSV Clubsport (VY) R8 5.7 V8: 0.4 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS6 (4B/C5)4.2 V8
196 hp/t
146 kW/t
5.1 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
AUDIS6 (4B/C5)4.2 V8
340 hp
254 kW
5.7 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 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
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
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
VehicleAUDIS6 (4B/C5)4.2 V8HSVClubsport (VY)R8 5.7 V8
Power
340 hp
254 kW
354 hp
264 kW
Torque
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
475 Nm
350 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.7 s
6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
259 km/h
161 mph
Lightness
1,735 kg
3,825 lb
1,702 kg
3,752 lb
Fuel consumption
14.1 L/100 km
16.7 mpg US
20.0 mpg UK
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Practicality
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
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
582 km
361 mi
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CO2 score
338 g/km
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Trunk score
434 L
15.3 cu ft
475 L
16.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
196 hp/t
146 kW/t
5.1 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 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

AUDI S6 (4B/C5) 4.2 V8

  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

HSV Clubsport (VY) R8 5.7 V8

  • Has 14 hp more
  • Has 55 Nm more
  • Is 33 kg lighter
  • Has 12 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 41 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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