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Chevrolet Monte Carlo VI (1W)

3.8 i V6 SS (Stage 3)

345 hp3791 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticSuperchargedCoupe2004-2007
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Chevrolet Monte Carlo VI (1W)

3.8 i V6 SS (Stage 2)

304 hp3791 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticSuperchargedCoupe2004-2007
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Chevrolet Monte Carlo VI (1W)

3.8 i V6 SS (Stage 1)

277 hp3791 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticSuperchargedCoupe2004-2007
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Chevrolet Monte Carlo VI (1W)

3.8 i V6 SS

243 hp3791 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticSuperchargedCoupe2004-2007

Comparison overview

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Chevrolet Monte Carlo VI (1W) 3.8 i V6 SS (Stage 3) 345 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    253 km/h
    157 mph
  • Most powerful
    345 hp
    257 kW
  • Highest torque
    551 Nm
    406 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,600 kg
    3,527 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    216 hp/t
    161 kW/t
    4.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.2 L/100 km
    23.1 mpg US
    27.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.1 L/100 km
    18.0 mpg US
    21.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.4 L/100 km
    28.0 mpg US
    33.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    627 km
    390 mi
  • Largest trunk
    454 L
  • Best overall score
    66/100
  • Best performance score
    70/100
  • Best economy score
    79/100
  • Best practicality score
    58/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelChevroletMonte Carlo VI (1W)3.8 i V6 SS (Stage 3)345 hpChevroletMonte Carlo VI (1W)3.8 i V6 SS (Stage 2)304 hpChevroletMonte Carlo VI (1W)3.8 i V6 SS (Stage 1)277 hpChevroletMonte Carlo VI (1W)3.8 i V6 SS243 hp
Power
345hp257kW+102 hp
304hp227kW+61 hp
277hp207kW+34 hp
243hp181kW
Torque
551Nm406lb-ft+171 Nm
486Nm359lb-ft+106 Nm
441Nm325lb-ft+61 Nm
380Nm280lb-ft
Curb weight
1,600kg3,527lb
1,600kg3,527lb
1,600kg3,527lb
1,600kg3,527lb
Top speed
253 km/h
157 mph
+18 km/h
244 km/h
152 mph
+9 km/h
238 km/h
148 mph
+3 km/h
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
73.1s99% target: 250 km/h / 156 mph-15.6 s
Calculated
77.7s99% target: 242 km/h / 150 mph-10.9 s
Calculated
81.0s99% target: 236 km/h / 146 mph-7.7 s
Calculated
88.7s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.6s-1.4 s
6.1s-0.9 s
6.5s-0.5 s
7.0s
0-200 km/h
20.9s-9.8 s
Calculated
24.4s-6.4 s
Calculated
27.2s-3.5 s
Calculated
30.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.4s-1.3 s
Calculated
5.8s-0.8 s
Calculated
6.1s-0.5 s
Calculated
6.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.1L/100 km18mpg US21.6mpg UK
13.1L/100 km18mpg US21.6mpg UK
13.1L/100 km18mpg US21.6mpg UK
13.1L/100 km18mpg US21.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.8s-1.2 s
Calculated
14.2s-0.8 s
Calculated
14.6s-0.5 s
Calculated
15.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
216hp/t161kW/t98hp/1000 lb
Calculated
190hp/t142kW/t86hp/1000 lb
Calculated
173hp/t129kW/t79hp/1000 lb
Calculated
152hp/t113kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
344Nm/t230lb-ft/ton
Calculated
304Nm/t203lb-ft/ton
Calculated
275Nm/t184lb-ft/ton
Calculated
238Nm/t159lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
627km390mi
Calculated
627km390mi
Calculated
627km390mi
Calculated
627km390mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,791cc231cu in
3,791cc231cu in
3,791cc231cu in
3,791cc231cu in
Length
5,027mm198in
5,027mm198in
5,027mm198in
5,027mm198in
Width
1,847mm73in
1,847mm73in
1,847mm73in
1,847mm73in
Height
1,407mm55in
1,407mm55in
1,407mm55in
1,407mm55in
Wheelbase
2,807mm111in
2,807mm111in
2,807mm111in
2,807mm111in
Front track
1,575mm62in
1,575mm62in
1,575mm62in
1,575mm62in
Rear track
1,560mm61in
1,560mm61in
1,560mm61in
1,560mm61in
Trunk volume
454L
454L
454L
454L
Doors
2
2
2
2
Seats
5
5
5
5
Fuel tank
64L
64L
64L
64L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Chevrolet Monte Carlo VI (1W) 3.8 i V6 SS (Stage 3) 345 hpChevrolet Monte Carlo VI (1W) 3.8 i V6 SS (Stage 2) 304 hpChevrolet Monte Carlo VI (1W) 3.8 i V6 SS (Stage 1) 277 hpChevrolet Monte Carlo VI (1W) 3.8 i V6 SS 243 hpPowerTorque
  • Chevrolet Monte Carlo VI (1W) 3.8 i V6 SS (Stage 3) 345 hp: Power / Torque
  • Chevrolet Monte Carlo VI (1W) 3.8 i V6 SS (Stage 2) 304 hp: Power / Torque
  • Chevrolet Monte Carlo VI (1W) 3.8 i V6 SS (Stage 1) 277 hp: Power / Torque
  • Chevrolet Monte Carlo VI (1W) 3.8 i V6 SS 243 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
ChevroletMonte Carlo VI (1W)3.8 i V6 SS (Stage 3)345 hp5,200 rpm3,600 rpm5,450 rpm
ChevroletMonte Carlo VI (1W)3.8 i V6 SS (Stage 2)304 hp5,200 rpm3,600 rpm5,450 rpm
ChevroletMonte Carlo VI (1W)3.8 i V6 SS (Stage 1)277 hp5,200 rpm3,600 rpm5,450 rpm
ChevroletMonte Carlo VI (1W)3.8 i V6 SS243 hp5,200 rpm3,600 rpm5,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricChevroletMonte Carlo VI (1W)3.8 i V6 SS (Stage 3)345 hpChevroletMonte Carlo VI (1W)3.8 i V6 SS (Stage 2)304 hpChevroletMonte Carlo VI (1W)3.8 i V6 SS (Stage 1)277 hpChevroletMonte Carlo VI (1W)3.8 i V6 SS243 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.4 s
5.8 s
6.1 s
6.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.6 s
6.1 s
6.5 s
7.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.9 s
24.4 s
27.2 s
30.8 s
Top speed
253 km/h
157 mph
244 km/h
152 mph
238 km/h
148 mph
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.3 s
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.0 s
6.2 s
6.3 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.0 s
9.3 s
9.5 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.6 s
12.0 s
12.2 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.8 s
14.2 s
14.6 s
15.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
168 km/h
104 mph
161 km/h
100 mph
157 km/h
98 mph
153 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

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

Chevrolet Monte Carlo VI (1W) 3.8 i V6 SS (Stage 3) 345 hp has 102 hp more than Chevrolet Monte Carlo VI (1W) 3.8 i V6 SS 243 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Chevrolet Monte Carlo VI (1W) 3.8 i V6 SS 243 hp and Chevrolet Monte Carlo VI (1W) 3.8 i V6 SS (Stage 3) 345 hp: 102 hp (76 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Curb weight comparison

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

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

0-100 km/h comparison

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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Chevrolet Monte Carlo VI (1W) 3.8 i V6 SS (Stage 3) 345 hp and Chevrolet Monte Carlo VI (1W) 3.8 i V6 SS 243 hp: 1.4 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Chevrolet Monte Carlo VI (1W) 3.8 i V6 SS (Stage 2) 304 hp and Chevrolet Monte Carlo VI (1W) 3.8 i V6 SS (Stage 1) 277 hp, separated by only 0.3 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ChevroletMonte Carlo VI (1W)3.8 i V6 SS (Stage 3)345 hp
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
ChevroletMonte Carlo VI (1W)3.8 i V6 SS (Stage 2)304 hp
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
ChevroletMonte Carlo VI (1W)3.8 i V6 SS (Stage 1)277 hp
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
ChevroletMonte Carlo VI (1W)3.8 i V6 SS243 hp
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
ChevroletMonte Carlo VI (1W)3.8 i V6 SS (Stage 3)345 hp
345 hp
257 kW
5.6 s
253 km/h
157 mph
ChevroletMonte Carlo VI (1W)3.8 i V6 SS (Stage 2)304 hp
304 hp
227 kW
6.1 s
244 km/h
152 mph
ChevroletMonte Carlo VI (1W)3.8 i V6 SS (Stage 1)277 hp
277 hp
207 kW
6.5 s
238 km/h
148 mph
ChevroletMonte Carlo VI (1W)3.8 i V6 SS243 hp
243 hp
181 kW
7.0 s
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 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
ChevroletMonte Carlo VI (1W)3.8 i V6 SS (Stage 3)345 hp
Power
345 hp
257 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
253 km/h
157 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
5 seats
Trunk
454 L
16.0 cu ft
Length
5,027 mm
197.9 in
Height
1,407 mm
55.4 in
ChevroletMonte Carlo VI (1W)3.8 i V6 SS (Stage 2)304 hp
Power
304 hp
227 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
244 km/h
152 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
5 seats
Trunk
454 L
16.0 cu ft
Length
5,027 mm
197.9 in
Height
1,407 mm
55.4 in
ChevroletMonte Carlo VI (1W)3.8 i V6 SS (Stage 1)277 hp
Power
277 hp
207 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
5 seats
Trunk
454 L
16.0 cu ft
Length
5,027 mm
197.9 in
Height
1,407 mm
55.4 in
ChevroletMonte Carlo VI (1W)3.8 i V6 SS243 hp
Power
243 hp
181 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
5 seats
Trunk
454 L
16.0 cu ft
Length
5,027 mm
197.9 in
Height
1,407 mm
55.4 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
ChevroletMonte Carlo VI (1W)3.8 i V6 SS (Stage 3)345 hp
Power
345 hp
257 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
253 km/h
157 mph
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
ChevroletMonte Carlo VI (1W)3.8 i V6 SS (Stage 2)304 hp
Power
304 hp
227 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
244 km/h
152 mph
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
ChevroletMonte Carlo VI (1W)3.8 i V6 SS (Stage 1)277 hp
Power
277 hp
207 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
ChevroletMonte Carlo VI (1W)3.8 i V6 SS243 hp
Power
243 hp
181 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK

Chevrolet Monte Carlo VI (1W) 3.8 i V6 SS (Stage 3) 345 hp is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
ChevroletMonte Carlo VI (1W)3.8 i V6 SS (Stage 3)345 hp
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
5.6 s
ChevroletMonte Carlo VI (1W)3.8 i V6 SS (Stage 2)304 hp
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
6.1 s
ChevroletMonte Carlo VI (1W)3.8 i V6 SS (Stage 1)277 hp
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
6.5 s
ChevroletMonte Carlo VI (1W)3.8 i V6 SS243 hp
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
7.0 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
ChevroletMonte Carlo VI (1W)3.8 i V6 SS (Stage 3)345 hp
216 hp/t
161 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
ChevroletMonte Carlo VI (1W)3.8 i V6 SS (Stage 2)304 hp
190 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
ChevroletMonte Carlo VI (1W)3.8 i V6 SS (Stage 1)277 hp
173 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
ChevroletMonte Carlo VI (1W)3.8 i V6 SS243 hp
152 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleChevroletMonte Carlo VI (1W)3.8 i V6 SS (Stage 3)345 hpChevroletMonte Carlo VI (1W)3.8 i V6 SS (Stage 2)304 hpChevroletMonte Carlo VI (1W)3.8 i V6 SS (Stage 1)277 hpChevroletMonte Carlo VI (1W)3.8 i V6 SS243 hp
Power
345 hp
257 kW
304 hp
227 kW
277 hp
207 kW
243 hp
181 kW
Torque
551 Nm
406 lb-ft
486 Nm
359 lb-ft
441 Nm
325 lb-ft
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.6 s
6.1 s
6.5 s
7.0 s
Top speed
253 km/h
157 mph
244 km/h
152 mph
238 km/h
148 mph
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Lightness
1,600 kg
3,527 lb
1,600 kg
3,527 lb
1,600 kg
3,527 lb
1,600 kg
3,527 lb
Fuel consumption
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
5 seats
Trunk
454 L
16.0 cu ft
Length
5,027 mm
197.9 in
Height
1,407 mm
55.4 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
5 seats
Trunk
454 L
16.0 cu ft
Length
5,027 mm
197.9 in
Height
1,407 mm
55.4 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
5 seats
Trunk
454 L
16.0 cu ft
Length
5,027 mm
197.9 in
Height
1,407 mm
55.4 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
5 seats
Trunk
454 L
16.0 cu ft
Length
5,027 mm
197.9 in
Height
1,407 mm
55.4 in
Range score
627 km
390 mi
627 km
390 mi
627 km
390 mi
627 km
390 mi
Trunk score
454 L
16.0 cu ft
454 L
16.0 cu ft
454 L
16.0 cu ft
454 L
16.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
216 hp/t
161 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
190 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
173 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
152 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleChevrolet Monte Carlo VI (1W) 3.8 i V6 SS (Stage 3) 345 hpChevrolet Monte Carlo VI (1W) 3.8 i V6 SS (Stage 2) 304 hpChevrolet Monte Carlo VI (1W) 3.8 i V6 SS (Stage 1) 277 hpChevrolet Monte Carlo VI (1W) 3.8 i V6 SS 243 hp
Consumption10.2 L/100 km23.1 mpg US27.7 mpg UK10.2 L/100 km23.1 mpg US27.7 mpg UK10.2 L/100 km23.1 mpg US27.7 mpg UK10.2 L/100 km23.1 mpg US27.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.85 LC100 km17.85 LC100 km17.85 LC100 km17.85 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi28.73 LC100 mi28.73 LC100 mi28.73 LC100 mi28.73 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,530 L404 US gal337 UK gal1,530 L404 US gal337 UK gal1,530 L404 US gal337 UK gal1,530 L404 US gal337 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,678 LC/year2,678 LC/year2,678 LC/year2,678 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Chevrolet Monte Carlo VI (1W) 3.8 i V6 SS (Stage 3) 345 hp

  • Has 41 hp more
  • Has 65 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 9 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 26 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

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