Holden Statesman (VH)
5.7 i V8
306 hp5665 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan1999-2003
Car comparison
Holden Statesman (VH) 5.7 i V8vsHolden Commodore (VT) 5.7 i V8 SS
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
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Holden Commodore (VT)
5.7 i V8 SS
306 hp5665 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2000-2002
Comparison overview
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Best choices
Holden Commodore (VT) 5.7 i V8 SS
- Quickest 0-100 km/h6.9 s
- Lightest1,640 kg3,616 lb
- Best power-to-weight187 hp/t139 kW/t5.4 kg/hp
- Lowest city consumption13.0 L/100 km18.1 mpg US21.7 mpg UK
- Lowest highway consumption7.4 L/100 km31.8 mpg US38.2 mpg UK
- Best performance score61/100
Holden Statesman (VH) 5.7 i V8
- Fastest top speed245 km/h152 mph Unrestricted230 km/h143 mph Restricted
- Most powerful306 hp228 kW
- Highest torque460 Nm339 lb-ft
- Best overall score65/100
- Best economy score0/100
- Best practicality score79/100
Specification comparison
| Model | HoldenStatesman (VH)5.7 i V8 | HoldenCommodore (VT)5.7 i V8 SS |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 306hp228kW | 306hp228kW |
| Torque | 460Nm339lb-ft | 460Nm339lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,735kg3,825lb | 1,640kg3,616lb |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 245 km/h152 mph Restricted 230 km/h143 mph Calculated | 234 km/h 145 mph |
| To 99% top speed | 73.0s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph Calculated | 60.0s99% target: 232 km/h / 144 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 7.7s | 6.9s |
| 0-200 km/h | 25.9s Calculated | 24.6s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 7.3s Calculated | 6.6s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption city | 14L/100 km16.8mpg US20.2mpg UK | 13L/100 km18.1mpg US21.7mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK | 7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 15.5s Calculated | 14.8s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 176hp/t132kW/t80hp/1000 lb Calculated | 187hp/t139kW/t85hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 265Nm/t177lb-ft/ton Calculated | 280Nm/t188lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Displacement | 5,665cc346cu in | 5,665cc346cu in |
| Length | 5,237mm206in | 4,964mm195in |
| Width | 1,847mm73in | 1,842mm73in |
| Height | 1,459mm57in | 1,450mm57in |
| Wheelbase | 2,939mm116in | 2,788mm110in |
| Front track | 1,559mm61in | 1,569mm62in |
| Rear track | 1,577mm62in | 1,587mm62in |
| Trunk volume | - | 475L |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel tank | 75L | 75L |
Performance charts
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Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
Holden Statesman (VH) 5.7 i V8Holden Commodore (VT) 5.7 i V8 SSPowerTorque
- Holden Statesman (VH) 5.7 i V8: Power / Torque
- Holden Commodore (VT) 5.7 i V8 SS: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| HoldenStatesman (VH)5.7 i V8 | 5,200 rpm | 4,400 rpm | 5,450 rpm |
| HoldenCommodore (VT)5.7 i V8 SS | 5,200 rpm | 4,400 rpm | 5,450 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | HoldenStatesman (VH)5.7 i V8 | HoldenCommodore (VT)5.7 i V8 SS |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 7.3 s | 6.6 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 7.7 s | 6.9 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 25.9 s | 24.6 s |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 245 km/h152 mph Restricted 230 km/h143 mph Likely limited | 234 km/h 145 mph |
| Drag race simulation | ||
60 ft 18 m | 2.8 s | 2.7 s |
330 ft 101 m | 7.1 s | 6.7 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 10.4 s | 9.9 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 13.2 s | 12.6 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 15.5 s | 14.8 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 158 km/h 98 mph | 162 km/h 101 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| HoldenStatesman (VH)5.7 i V8 | 306 hp 228 kW |
| HoldenCommodore (VT)5.7 i V8 SS | 306 hp 228 kW |
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| HoldenStatesman (VH)5.7 i V8 | 460 Nm 339 lb-ft |
| HoldenCommodore (VT)5.7 i V8 SS | 460 Nm 339 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| HoldenStatesman (VH)5.7 i V8 | 1,735 kg 3,825 lb |
| HoldenCommodore (VT)5.7 i V8 SS | 1,640 kg 3,616 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| HoldenStatesman (VH)5.7 i V8 | Unrestricted 245 km/h152 mph Restricted 230 km/h143 mph |
| HoldenCommodore (VT)5.7 i V8 SS | 234 km/h 145 mph |
0-100 km/h comparison
Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| HoldenStatesman (VH)5.7 i V8 | 7.7 s |
| HoldenCommodore (VT)5.7 i V8 SS | 6.9 s |
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Holden Commodore (VT) 5.7 i V8 SS and Holden Statesman (VH) 5.7 i V8: 0.8 s.
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| HoldenStatesman (VH)5.7 i V8 | 176 hp/t 132 kW/t 5.7 kg/hp |
| HoldenCommodore (VT)5.7 i V8 SS | 187 hp/t 139 kW/t 5.4 kg/hp |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| HoldenStatesman (VH)5.7 i V8 | 306 hp 228 kW | 7.7 s | Unrestricted 245 km/h152 mph Restricted 230 km/h143 mph |
| HoldenCommodore (VT)5.7 i V8 SS | 306 hp 228 kW | 6.9 s | 234 km/h 145 mph |
Most attractive quadrant
Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.
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| HoldenCommodore (VT)5.7 i V8 SS |
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Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | HoldenStatesman (VH)5.7 i V8 | HoldenCommodore (VT)5.7 i V8 SS | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 306 hp 228 kW | 306 hp 228 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 460 Nm 339 lb-ft | 460 Nm 339 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 7.7 s | 6.9 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | Unrestricted 245 km/h152 mph Restricted 230 km/h143 mph | 234 km/h 145 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,735 kg 3,825 lb | 1,640 kg 3,616 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Practicality |
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| Trunk score | - | 475 L 16.8 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 176 hp/t 132 kW/t 5.7 kg/hp | 187 hp/t 139 kW/t 5.4 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Head-to-head comparisons
Holden Statesman (VH) 5.7 i V8
- Has 11 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
Pros
- Highest top speed
- Most powerful
- Highest torque
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Heaviest
Holden Commodore (VT) 5.7 i V8 SS
- Is 95 kg lighter
- Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 10 hp/t better power-to-weight
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Lightest
- Best power-to-weight ratio
Cons
- Lowest top speed
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