Car comparison

Volkswagen Jetta IV 2.8 VR6vsHolden Calais (VT) 3.8i V6 SC

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

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Volkswagen Jetta IV

2.8 VR6

200 hp2792 ccGasolineFWDNaturally aspiratedSedan1999-2005
VS

Holden Calais (VT)

3.8i V6 SC

233 hp3791 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticSuperchargedSedan1998-2006

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Holden Calais (VT) 3.8i V6 SC

  • Most powerful
    233 hp
    174 kW
  • Highest torque
    375 Nm
    277 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    141 hp/t
    105 kW/t
    7.1 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
    59/100
  • Best performance score
    52/100
  • Best practicality score
    75/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenJetta IV2.8 VR6HoldenCalais (VT)3.8i V6 SC
Power
200hp149kW
233hp174kW
Torque
270Nm199lb-ft
375Nm277lb-ft
Curb weight
1,455kg3,208lb
1,655kg3,649lb
Gross weight
1,965kg4,332lb
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Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
226 km/h
140 mph
To 99% top speed
67.3s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
69.6s99% target: 224 km/h / 139 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.4s
7.9s
0-200 km/h
26.8s
Calculated
31.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.1s
Calculated
7.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption city
15.3L/100 km15.4mpg US18.5mpg UK
13L/100 km18.1mpg US21.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.3s
Calculated
15.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
137hp/t103kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
141hp/t105kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
186Nm/t124lb-ft/ton
Calculated
227Nm/t152lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Displacement
2,792cc170cu in
3,791cc231cu in
Length
4,376mm172in
4,964mm195in
Width
1,730mm68in
1,842mm73in
Height
1,480mm58in
1,450mm57in
Wheelbase
2,519mm99in
2,788mm110in
Front track
1,513mm60in
1,569mm62in
Rear track
1,487mm59in
1,587mm62in
Trunk volume
460L
475L
Max trunk volume
1,470L
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Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
62L
75L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Jetta IV 2.8 VR6Holden Calais (VT) 3.8i V6 SCPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Jetta IV 2.8 VR6: Power / Torque
  • Holden Calais (VT) 3.8i V6 SC: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenJetta IV2.8 VR66,200 rpm3,200 rpm6,450 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
MetricVolkswagenJetta IV2.8 VR6HoldenCalais (VT)3.8i V6 SC
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.1 s
7.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.4 s
7.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.8 s
31.4 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
226 km/h
140 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.2 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
13.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.3 s
15.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
158 km/h
98 mph
152 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenJetta IV2.8 VR6
200 hp
149 kW
HoldenCalais (VT)3.8i V6 SC
233 hp
174 kW

Holden Calais (VT) 3.8i V6 SC has 33 hp more than Volkswagen Jetta IV 2.8 VR6.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Jetta IV 2.8 VR6 and Holden Calais (VT) 3.8i V6 SC: 33 hp (25 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenJetta IV2.8 VR6
270 Nm
199 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
VolkswagenJetta IV2.8 VR6
1,455 kg
3,208 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
VolkswagenJetta IV2.8 VR6
235 km/h
146 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
VolkswagenJetta IV2.8 VR67.4 s
HoldenCalais (VT)3.8i V6 SC7.9 s

Although Holden Calais (VT) 3.8i V6 SC has more power, Volkswagen Jetta IV 2.8 VR6 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Jetta IV 2.8 VR6 and Holden Calais (VT) 3.8i V6 SC: 0.5 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenJetta IV2.8 VR6
137 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.3 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
VolkswagenJetta IV2.8 VR6
200 hp
149 kW
7.4 s
235 km/h
146 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
VolkswagenJetta IV2.8 VR6
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,376 mm
172.3 in
Height
1,480 mm
58.3 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
VehicleVolkswagenJetta IV2.8 VR6HoldenCalais (VT)3.8i V6 SC
Power
200 hp
149 kW
233 hp
174 kW
Torque
270 Nm
199 lb-ft
375 Nm
277 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.4 s
7.9 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
226 km/h
140 mph
Lightness
1,455 kg
3,208 lb
1,655 kg
3,649 lb
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,376 mm
172.3 in
Height
1,480 mm
58.3 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
460 L
16.2 cu ft
475 L
16.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
137 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Jetta IV 2.8 VR6

  • Is 200 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 9 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Holden Calais (VT) 3.8i V6 SC

  • Has 33 hp more
  • Has 105 Nm more
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 15 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

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

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