Car comparison

HSV Caprice 5.7 215ivsHSV Clubsport (VR/VS) 185i V8

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

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HSV Caprice

5.7 215i

292 hp5733 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan1994-1998
VS

HSV Clubsport (VR/VS)

185i V8

252 hp4987 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan1993-1997

Comparison overview

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HSV Caprice 5.7 215i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    249 km/h
    155 mph
  • Most powerful
    292 hp
    218 kW
  • Highest torque
    475 Nm
    350 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    179 hp/t
    133 kW/t
    5.6 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    66/100
  • Best performance score
    62/100
  • Best economy score
    71/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelHSVCaprice5.7 215iHSVClubsport (VR/VS)185i V8
Power
292hp218kW
252hp188kW
Torque
475Nm350lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,632kg3,598lb
1,575kg3,472lb
Top speed
249 km/h
155 mph
238 km/h
148 mph
To 99% top speed
67.3s99% target: 247 km/h / 153 mph
Calculated
68.9s99% target: 236 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.9s
7.4s
0-200 km/h
22.8s
Calculated
26.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.6s
Calculated
7.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
13.5L/100 km17.4mpg US20.9mpg UK
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Quarter mile
14.8s
Calculated
15.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
179hp/t133kW/t81hp/1000 lb
Calculated
160hp/t119kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
291Nm/t195lb-ft/ton
Calculated
254Nm/t170lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
615km382mi
Calculated
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Displacement
5,733cc350cu in
4,987cc304cu in
Length
4,989mm196in
4,861mm191in
Width
1,794mm71in
1,794mm71in
Height
1,479mm58in
1,448mm57in
Wheelbase
2,826mm111in
2,736mm108in
Front track
1,491mm59in
1,485mm58in
Rear track
1,491mm59in
1,485mm58in
Trunk volume
443L
555L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
83L
80L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

HSV Caprice 5.7 215iHSV Clubsport (VR/VS) 185i V8PowerTorque
  • HSV Caprice 5.7 215i: Power / Torque
  • HSV Clubsport (VR/VS) 185i V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
HSVCaprice5.7 215i4,800 rpm3,600 rpm5,050 rpm
HSVClubsport (VR/VS)185i V84,800 rpm3,800 rpm5,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricHSVCaprice5.7 215iHSVClubsport (VR/VS)185i V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.6 s
7.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.9 s
7.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.8 s
26.3 s
Top speed
249 km/h
155 mph
238 km/h
148 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.8 s
15.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
164 km/h
102 mph
158 km/h
98 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HSVCaprice5.7 215i
292 hp
218 kW
HSVClubsport (VR/VS)185i V8
252 hp
188 kW

HSV Caprice 5.7 215i has 40 hp more than HSV Clubsport (VR/VS) 185i V8.

The biggest power difference is between HSV Clubsport (VR/VS) 185i V8 and HSV Caprice 5.7 215i: 40 hp (30 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HSVCaprice5.7 215i
475 Nm
350 lb-ft
HSVClubsport (VR/VS)185i V8
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HSVCaprice5.7 215i
1,632 kg
3,598 lb
HSVClubsport (VR/VS)185i V8
1,575 kg
3,472 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HSVCaprice5.7 215i
249 km/h
155 mph
HSVClubsport (VR/VS)185i V8
238 km/h
148 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HSVCaprice5.7 215i6.9 s
HSVClubsport (VR/VS)185i V87.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between HSV Caprice 5.7 215i and HSV Clubsport (VR/VS) 185i V8: 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
HSVCaprice5.7 215i
179 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
HSVClubsport (VR/VS)185i V8
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
HSVCaprice5.7 215i
292 hp
218 kW
6.9 s
249 km/h
155 mph
HSVClubsport (VR/VS)185i V8
252 hp
188 kW
7.4 s
238 km/h
148 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
HSVCaprice5.7 215i
Power
292 hp
218 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
249 km/h
155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
443 L
15.6 cu ft
Length
4,989 mm
196.4 in
Height
1,479 mm
58.2 in
HSVClubsport (VR/VS)185i V8
Power
252 hp
188 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
555 L
19.6 cu ft
Length
4,861 mm
191.4 in
Height
1,448 mm
57.0 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleHSVCaprice5.7 215iHSVClubsport (VR/VS)185i V8
Power
292 hp
218 kW
252 hp
188 kW
Torque
475 Nm
350 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.9 s
7.4 s
Top speed
249 km/h
155 mph
238 km/h
148 mph
Lightness
1,632 kg
3,598 lb
1,575 kg
3,472 lb
Fuel consumption
13.5 L/100 km
17.4 mpg US
20.9 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
443 L
15.6 cu ft
Length
4,989 mm
196.4 in
Height
1,479 mm
58.2 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
555 L
19.6 cu ft
Length
4,861 mm
191.4 in
Height
1,448 mm
57.0 in
Range score
615 km
382 mi
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Trunk score
443 L
15.6 cu ft
555 L
19.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
179 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleHSV Caprice 5.7 215i
Consumption13.5 L/100 km17.4 mpg US20.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km23.63 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi38.02 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,025 L535 US gal445 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,544 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

HSV Caprice 5.7 215i

  • Has 40 hp more
  • Has 75 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 11 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 19 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

HSV Clubsport (VR/VS) 185i V8

  • Is 57 kg lighter
  • Has 112 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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