Car comparison

Holden Commodore (VT) 5.0 i V8 SSvsHolden 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 Commodore (VT)

5.0 i V8 SS

243 hp4981 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan1998-2000
VS

Holden Calais (VT)

3.8i V6 SC

233 hp3791 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticSuperchargedSedan1998-2006

Comparison overview

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Holden Commodore (VT) 5.0 i V8 SS

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    250 km/h
    155 mph Unrestricted
    240 km/h
    149 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    243 hp
    181 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,600 kg
    3,527 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    152 hp/t
    113 kW/t
    6.6 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    475 L
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    58/100
  • Best economy score
    0/100
  • Best practicality score
    75/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelHoldenCommodore (VT)5.0 i V8 SSHoldenCalais (VT)3.8i V6 SC
Power
243hp181kW
233hp174kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
375Nm277lb-ft
Curb weight
1,600kg3,527lb
1,655kg3,649lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
226 km/h
140 mph
To 99% top speed
70.2s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
69.6s99% target: 224 km/h / 139 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.0s
7.9s
0-200 km/h
23.3s
Calculated
31.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.7s
Calculated
7.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption city-
13L/100 km18.1mpg US21.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.9s
Calculated
15.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
152hp/t113kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
141hp/t105kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
250Nm/t167lb-ft/ton
Calculated
227Nm/t152lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Displacement
4,981cc304cu in
3,791cc231cu in
Length
4,885mm192in
4,964mm195in
Width
1,840mm72in
1,842mm73in
Height
1,450mm57in
1,450mm57in
Wheelbase
2,790mm110in
2,788mm110in
Front track
1,570mm62in
1,569mm62in
Rear track
1,585mm62in
1,587mm62in
Trunk volume
475L
475L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
73L
75L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Holden Commodore (VT) 5.0 i V8 SSHolden Calais (VT) 3.8i V6 SCPowerTorque
  • Holden Commodore (VT) 5.0 i V8 SS: Power / Torque
  • Holden Calais (VT) 3.8i V6 SC: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
HoldenCommodore (VT)5.0 i V8 SS4,800 rpm3,600 rpm5,050 rpm
HoldenCalais (VT)3.8i V6 SC5,200 rpm3,000 rpm5,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricHoldenCommodore (VT)5.0 i V8 SSHoldenCalais (VT)3.8i V6 SC
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.7 s
7.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.0 s
7.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.3 s
31.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Likely limited
226 km/h
140 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
13.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.9 s
15.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
162 km/h
101 mph
152 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HoldenCommodore (VT)5.0 i V8 SS
243 hp
181 kW
HoldenCalais (VT)3.8i V6 SC
233 hp
174 kW

Holden Commodore (VT) 5.0 i V8 SS has 10 hp more than Holden Calais (VT) 3.8i V6 SC.

The biggest power difference is between Holden Calais (VT) 3.8i V6 SC and Holden Commodore (VT) 5.0 i V8 SS: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HoldenCommodore (VT)5.0 i V8 SS
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
HoldenCalais (VT)3.8i V6 SC
375 Nm
277 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HoldenCommodore (VT)5.0 i V8 SS
1,600 kg
3,527 lb
HoldenCalais (VT)3.8i V6 SC
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
HoldenCommodore (VT)5.0 i V8 SS
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
HoldenCalais (VT)3.8i V6 SC
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
HoldenCommodore (VT)5.0 i V8 SS7.0 s
HoldenCalais (VT)3.8i V6 SC7.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Holden Commodore (VT) 5.0 i V8 SS and Holden Calais (VT) 3.8i V6 SC: 0.9 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HoldenCommodore (VT)5.0 i V8 SS
152 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
HoldenCalais (VT)3.8i V6 SC
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
HoldenCommodore (VT)5.0 i V8 SS
243 hp
181 kW
7.0 s
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
HoldenCalais (VT)3.8i V6 SC
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
HoldenCommodore (VT)5.0 i V8 SS
Power
243 hp
181 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
475 L
16.8 cu ft
Length
4,885 mm
192.3 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 in
HoldenCalais (VT)3.8i V6 SC
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
VehicleHoldenCommodore (VT)5.0 i V8 SSHoldenCalais (VT)3.8i V6 SC
Power
243 hp
181 kW
233 hp
174 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
375 Nm
277 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.0 s
7.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
226 km/h
140 mph
Lightness
1,600 kg
3,527 lb
1,655 kg
3,649 lb
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
475 L
16.8 cu ft
Length
4,885 mm
192.3 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
Power-to-weight score
152 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Head-to-head comparisons

Holden Commodore (VT) 5.0 i V8 SS

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Has 25 Nm more
  • Is 55 kg lighter
  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 24 km/h (15 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 11 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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