Car comparison

HSV Clubsport (VE) R8 6.0 V8vsAUDI S8 (D3) 5.2 FSI V10

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

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HSV Clubsport (VE)

R8 6.0 V8

418 hp5967 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2006-2008
VS

AUDI S8 (D3)

5.2 FSI V10

450 hp5204 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2006-2007

Comparison overview

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Best choices

HSV Clubsport (VE) R8 6.0 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    288 km/h
    179 mph
  • Highest torque
    550 Nm
    406 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,850 kg
    4,079 lb
  • Best overall score
    76/100
  • Best performance score
    77/100

AUDI S8 (D3) 5.2 FSI V10

  • Most powerful
    450 hp
    336 kW
  • Best power-to-weight
    232 hp/t
    173 kW/t
    4.3 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    500 L
  • Best economy score
    71/100
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelHSVClubsport (VE)R8 6.0 V8AUDIS8 (D3)5.2 FSI V10
Power
418hp312kW
450hp336kW
Torque
550Nm406lb-ft
540Nm398lb-ft
Curb weight
1,850kg4,079lb
1,940kg4,277lb
Gross weight-
2,540kg5,600lb
Top speed
288 km/h
179 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
54.4s99% target: 285 km/h / 177 mph
Calculated
49.4s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.9s
5.1s
0-200 km/h
13.8s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.7s
Calculated
4.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
13.4L/100 km17.6mpg US21.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
19.7L/100 km11.9mpg US14.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
9.7L/100 km24.2mpg US29.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.7s
Calculated
13.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
226hp/t168kW/t102hp/1000 lb
Calculated
232hp/t173kW/t105hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
297Nm/t199lb-ft/ton
Calculated
278Nm/t186lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
672km417mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,967cc364cu in
5,204cc318cu in
Length
4,943mm195in
5,062mm199in
Width
1,899mm75in
1,897mm75in
Height
1,467mm58in
1,424mm56in
Wheelbase
2,915mm115in
2,944mm116in
Front track
1,592mm63in
1,620mm64in
Rear track
1,590mm63in
1,607mm63in
Trunk volume
496L
500L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
73L
90L
CO2 emissions-
314g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

HSV Clubsport (VE) R8 6.0 V8AUDI S8 (D3) 5.2 FSI V10PowerTorque
  • HSV Clubsport (VE) R8 6.0 V8: Power / Torque
  • AUDI S8 (D3) 5.2 FSI V10: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
HSVClubsport (VE)R8 6.0 V86,000 rpm4,400 rpm6,250 rpm
AUDIS8 (D3)5.2 FSI V107,000 rpm3,500 rpm7,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricHSVClubsport (VE)R8 6.0 V8AUDIS8 (D3)5.2 FSI V10
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.7 s
4.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.9 s
5.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.8 s
15.1 s
Top speed
288 km/h
179 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 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
10.8 s
11.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.7 s
13.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
192 km/h
119 mph
186 km/h
116 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HSVClubsport (VE)R8 6.0 V8
418 hp
312 kW
AUDIS8 (D3)5.2 FSI V10
450 hp
336 kW

AUDI S8 (D3) 5.2 FSI V10 has 32 hp more than HSV Clubsport (VE) R8 6.0 V8.

The biggest power difference is between HSV Clubsport (VE) R8 6.0 V8 and AUDI S8 (D3) 5.2 FSI V10: 32 hp (24 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HSVClubsport (VE)R8 6.0 V8
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
AUDIS8 (D3)5.2 FSI V10
540 Nm
398 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HSVClubsport (VE)R8 6.0 V8
1,850 kg
4,079 lb
AUDIS8 (D3)5.2 FSI V10
1,940 kg
4,277 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 (VE)R8 6.0 V8
288 km/h
179 mph
AUDIS8 (D3)5.2 FSI V10
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 (VE)R8 6.0 V84.9 s
AUDIS8 (D3)5.2 FSI V105.1 s

Although AUDI S8 (D3) 5.2 FSI V10 has more power, HSV Clubsport (VE) R8 6.0 V8 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between HSV Clubsport (VE) R8 6.0 V8 and AUDI S8 (D3) 5.2 FSI V10: 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 (VE)R8 6.0 V8
226 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
AUDIS8 (D3)5.2 FSI V10
232 hp/t
173 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
HSVClubsport (VE)R8 6.0 V8
418 hp
312 kW
4.9 s
288 km/h
179 mph
AUDIS8 (D3)5.2 FSI V10
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 (VE)R8 6.0 V8
Power
418 hp
312 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
288 km/h
179 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
496 L
17.5 cu ft
Length
4,943 mm
194.6 in
Height
1,467 mm
57.8 in
AUDIS8 (D3)5.2 FSI V10
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
1,424 mm
56.1 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleHSVClubsport (VE)R8 6.0 V8AUDIS8 (D3)5.2 FSI V10
Power
418 hp
312 kW
450 hp
336 kW
Torque
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
540 Nm
398 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.9 s
5.1 s
Top speed
288 km/h
179 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,850 kg
4,079 lb
1,940 kg
4,277 lb
Fuel consumption
-
13.4 L/100 km
17.6 mpg US
21.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
496 L
17.5 cu ft
Length
4,943 mm
194.6 in
Height
1,467 mm
57.8 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
5,062 mm
199.3 in
Height
1,424 mm
56.1 in
Range score
-
672 km
417 mi
CO2 score
-
314 g/km
Trunk score
496 L
17.5 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
226 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
232 hp/t
173 kW/t
4.3 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 S8 (D3) 5.2 FSI V10
Consumption13.4 L/100 km17.6 mpg US21.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km23.45 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi37.74 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,010 L531 US gal442 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,518 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

HSV Clubsport (VE) R8 6.0 V8

  • Has 10 Nm more
  • Is 90 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 23 km/h (14 mph) higher top speed

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

AUDI S8 (D3) 5.2 FSI V10

  • Has 32 hp more
  • Has 6 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 4 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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