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Holden Calais (VT) 3.8i V6 SC · Stage 3vsHolden Calais (VT) 3.8i V6 SC · Stage 2vsHolden Calais (VT) 3.8i V6 SC · Stage 1vsHolden Calais (VT) 3.8i V6 SC

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

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Holden Calais (VT)

3.8i V6 SC

233 hp3791 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticSuperchargedSedan1998-2006

Comparison overview

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Holden Calais (VT) 3.8i V6 SC (Stage 3) 331 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    270 km/h
    168 mph Unrestricted
    260 km/h
    162 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    331 hp
    247 kW
  • Highest torque
    544 Nm
    401 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,655 kg
    3,649 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    200 hp/t
    149 kW/t
    5.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.0 L/100 km
    18.1 mpg US
    21.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.6 L/100 km
    30.9 mpg US
    37.2 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    475 L
  • Best overall score
    70/100
  • Best performance score
    68/100
  • Best economy score
    0/100
  • Best practicality score
    75/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelHoldenCalais (VT)3.8i V6 SC (Stage 3)331 hpHoldenCalais (VT)3.8i V6 SC (Stage 2)291 hpHoldenCalais (VT)3.8i V6 SC (Stage 1)266 hpHoldenCalais (VT)3.8i V6 SC233 hp
Power
331hp247kW+98 hp
291hp217kW+58 hp
266hp198kW+33 hp
233hp174kW
Torque
544Nm401lb-ft+169 Nm
480Nm354lb-ft+105 Nm
435Nm321lb-ft+60 Nm
375Nm277lb-ft
Curb weight
1,655kg3,649lb
1,655kg3,649lb
1,655kg3,649lb
1,655kg3,649lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
+44 km/h
Calculated
251 km/h
156 mph
+25 km/h
244 km/h
152 mph
+18 km/h
226 km/h
140 mph
To 99% top speed
65.6s99% target: 267 km/h / 166 mph-4.0 s
Calculated
66.7s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph-2.9 s
Calculated
69.6s99% target: 242 km/h / 150 mph-0.0 s
Calculated
69.6s99% target: 224 km/h / 139 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.4s-1.5 s
6.9s-1.0 s
7.3s-0.6 s
7.9s
0-200 km/h
18.9s-12.5 s
Calculated
22.4s-9.0 s
Calculated
24.9s-6.5 s
Calculated
31.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.1s-1.4 s
Calculated
6.6s-0.9 s
Calculated
7.0s-0.6 s
Calculated
7.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption city
13L/100 km18.1mpg US21.7mpg UK
13L/100 km18.1mpg US21.7mpg UK
13L/100 km18.1mpg US21.7mpg UK
13L/100 km18.1mpg US21.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.2s-1.5 s
Calculated
14.8s-0.9 s
Calculated
15.2s-0.5 s
Calculated
15.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
200hp/t149kW/t91hp/1000 lb
Calculated
176hp/t131kW/t80hp/1000 lb
Calculated
160hp/t120kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
141hp/t105kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
329Nm/t220lb-ft/ton
Calculated
290Nm/t194lb-ft/ton
Calculated
263Nm/t176lb-ft/ton
Calculated
227Nm/t152lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Displacement
3,791cc231cu in
3,791cc231cu in
3,791cc231cu in
3,791cc231cu in
Length
4,964mm195in
4,964mm195in
4,964mm195in
4,964mm195in
Width
1,842mm73in
1,842mm73in
1,842mm73in
1,842mm73in
Height
1,450mm57in
1,450mm57in
1,450mm57in
1,450mm57in
Wheelbase
2,788mm110in
2,788mm110in
2,788mm110in
2,788mm110in
Front track
1,569mm62in
1,569mm62in
1,569mm62in
1,569mm62in
Rear track
1,587mm62in
1,587mm62in
1,587mm62in
1,587mm62in
Trunk volume
475L
475L
475L
475L
Doors
4
4
4
4
Seats
5
5
5
5
Fuel tank
75L
75L
75L
75L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Holden Calais (VT) 3.8i V6 SC (Stage 3) 331 hpHolden Calais (VT) 3.8i V6 SC (Stage 2) 291 hpHolden Calais (VT) 3.8i V6 SC (Stage 1) 266 hpHolden Calais (VT) 3.8i V6 SC 233 hpPowerTorque
  • Holden Calais (VT) 3.8i V6 SC (Stage 3) 331 hp: Power / Torque
  • Holden Calais (VT) 3.8i V6 SC (Stage 2) 291 hp: Power / Torque
  • Holden Calais (VT) 3.8i V6 SC (Stage 1) 266 hp: Power / Torque
  • Holden Calais (VT) 3.8i V6 SC 233 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
HoldenCalais (VT)3.8i V6 SC (Stage 3)331 hp5,200 rpm3,000 rpm5,450 rpm
HoldenCalais (VT)3.8i V6 SC (Stage 2)291 hp5,200 rpm3,000 rpm5,450 rpm
HoldenCalais (VT)3.8i V6 SC (Stage 1)266 hp5,200 rpm3,000 rpm5,450 rpm
HoldenCalais (VT)3.8i V6 SC233 hp5,200 rpm3,000 rpm5,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricHoldenCalais (VT)3.8i V6 SC (Stage 3)331 hpHoldenCalais (VT)3.8i V6 SC (Stage 2)291 hpHoldenCalais (VT)3.8i V6 SC (Stage 1)266 hpHoldenCalais (VT)3.8i V6 SC233 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.1 s
6.6 s
7.0 s
7.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.4 s
6.9 s
7.3 s
7.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.9 s
22.4 s
24.9 s
31.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
Likely limited
251 km/h
156 mph
244 km/h
152 mph
226 km/h
140 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.7 s
2.7 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.7 s
6.9 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
9.9 s
10.1 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.1 s
12.6 s
12.9 s
13.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.2 s
14.8 s
15.2 s
15.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
173 km/h
107 mph
165 km/h
102 mph
160 km/h
99 mph
152 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HoldenCalais (VT)3.8i V6 SC (Stage 3)331 hp
331 hp
247 kW
HoldenCalais (VT)3.8i V6 SC (Stage 2)291 hp
291 hp
217 kW
HoldenCalais (VT)3.8i V6 SC (Stage 1)266 hp
266 hp
198 kW
HoldenCalais (VT)3.8i V6 SC233 hp
233 hp
174 kW

Holden Calais (VT) 3.8i V6 SC (Stage 3) 331 hp has 98 hp more than Holden Calais (VT) 3.8i V6 SC 233 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Holden Calais (VT) 3.8i V6 SC 233 hp and Holden Calais (VT) 3.8i V6 SC (Stage 3) 331 hp: 98 hp (73 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HoldenCalais (VT)3.8i V6 SC (Stage 3)331 hp
544 Nm
401 lb-ft
HoldenCalais (VT)3.8i V6 SC (Stage 2)291 hp
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
HoldenCalais (VT)3.8i V6 SC (Stage 1)266 hp
435 Nm
321 lb-ft
HoldenCalais (VT)3.8i V6 SC233 hp
375 Nm
277 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HoldenCalais (VT)3.8i V6 SC (Stage 3)331 hp
1,655 kg
3,649 lb
HoldenCalais (VT)3.8i V6 SC (Stage 2)291 hp
1,655 kg
3,649 lb
HoldenCalais (VT)3.8i V6 SC (Stage 1)266 hp
1,655 kg
3,649 lb
HoldenCalais (VT)3.8i V6 SC233 hp
1,655 kg
3,649 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HoldenCalais (VT)3.8i V6 SC (Stage 3)331 hp
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
HoldenCalais (VT)3.8i V6 SC (Stage 2)291 hp
251 km/h
156 mph
HoldenCalais (VT)3.8i V6 SC (Stage 1)266 hp
244 km/h
152 mph
HoldenCalais (VT)3.8i V6 SC233 hp
226 km/h
140 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HoldenCalais (VT)3.8i V6 SC (Stage 3)331 hp6.4 s
HoldenCalais (VT)3.8i V6 SC (Stage 2)291 hp6.9 s
HoldenCalais (VT)3.8i V6 SC (Stage 1)266 hp7.3 s
HoldenCalais (VT)3.8i V6 SC233 hp7.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Holden Calais (VT) 3.8i V6 SC (Stage 3) 331 hp and Holden Calais (VT) 3.8i V6 SC 233 hp: 1.5 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Holden Calais (VT) 3.8i V6 SC (Stage 2) 291 hp and Holden Calais (VT) 3.8i V6 SC (Stage 1) 266 hp, separated by only 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
HoldenCalais (VT)3.8i V6 SC (Stage 3)331 hp
200 hp/t
149 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
HoldenCalais (VT)3.8i V6 SC (Stage 2)291 hp
176 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
HoldenCalais (VT)3.8i V6 SC (Stage 1)266 hp
160 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
HoldenCalais (VT)3.8i V6 SC233 hp
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
HoldenCalais (VT)3.8i V6 SC (Stage 3)331 hp
331 hp
247 kW
6.4 s
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
HoldenCalais (VT)3.8i V6 SC (Stage 2)291 hp
291 hp
217 kW
6.9 s
251 km/h
156 mph
HoldenCalais (VT)3.8i V6 SC (Stage 1)266 hp
266 hp
198 kW
7.3 s
244 km/h
152 mph
HoldenCalais (VT)3.8i V6 SC233 hp
233 hp
174 kW
7.9 s
226 km/h
140 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
HoldenCalais (VT)3.8i V6 SC (Stage 3)331 hp
Power
331 hp
247 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
475 L
16.8 cu ft
Length
4,964 mm
195.4 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 in
HoldenCalais (VT)3.8i V6 SC (Stage 2)291 hp
Power
291 hp
217 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
251 km/h
156 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
475 L
16.8 cu ft
Length
4,964 mm
195.4 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 in
HoldenCalais (VT)3.8i V6 SC (Stage 1)266 hp
Power
266 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
244 km/h
152 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
475 L
16.8 cu ft
Length
4,964 mm
195.4 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 in
HoldenCalais (VT)3.8i V6 SC233 hp
Power
233 hp
174 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
475 L
16.8 cu ft
Length
4,964 mm
195.4 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleHoldenCalais (VT)3.8i V6 SC (Stage 3)331 hpHoldenCalais (VT)3.8i V6 SC (Stage 2)291 hpHoldenCalais (VT)3.8i V6 SC (Stage 1)266 hpHoldenCalais (VT)3.8i V6 SC233 hp
Power
331 hp
247 kW
291 hp
217 kW
266 hp
198 kW
233 hp
174 kW
Torque
544 Nm
401 lb-ft
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
435 Nm
321 lb-ft
375 Nm
277 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.4 s
6.9 s
7.3 s
7.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
251 km/h
156 mph
244 km/h
152 mph
226 km/h
140 mph
Lightness
1,655 kg
3,649 lb
1,655 kg
3,649 lb
1,655 kg
3,649 lb
1,655 kg
3,649 lb
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
475 L
16.8 cu ft
Length
4,964 mm
195.4 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
475 L
16.8 cu ft
Length
4,964 mm
195.4 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
475 L
16.8 cu ft
Length
4,964 mm
195.4 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
475 L
16.8 cu ft
Length
4,964 mm
195.4 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 in
Trunk score
475 L
16.8 cu ft
475 L
16.8 cu ft
475 L
16.8 cu ft
475 L
16.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
200 hp/t
149 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
176 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
160 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score

Head-to-head comparisons

Holden Calais (VT) 3.8i V6 SC (Stage 3) 331 hp

  • Has 40 hp more
  • Has 64 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 19 km/h (12 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
  • Largest trunk

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