Car comparison

HSV Clubsport Gen-F R8 SV 6.2 V8vsHSV Clubsport (VR/VS) 185i V8

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

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HSV Clubsport Gen-F

R8 SV 6.2 V8

462 hp6162 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan2014-2016
VS

HSV Clubsport (VR/VS)

185i V8

252 hp4987 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan1993-1997

Comparison overview

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Best choices

HSV Clubsport Gen-F R8 SV 6.2 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    287 km/h
    178 mph
  • Most powerful
    462 hp
    345 kW
  • Highest torque
    570 Nm
    420 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    243 hp/t
    181 kW/t
    4.1 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    79/100
  • Best performance score
    80/100
  • Best economy score
    0/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelHSVClubsport Gen-FR8 SV 6.2 V8HSVClubsport (VR/VS)185i V8
Power
462hp345kW
252hp188kW
Torque
570Nm420lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,900kg4,189lb
1,575kg3,472lb
Top speed
287 km/h
178 mph
238 km/h
148 mph
To 99% top speed
52.7s99% target: 284 km/h / 177 mph
Calculated
68.9s99% target: 236 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.8s
7.4s
0-200 km/h
13.5s
Calculated
26.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.6s
Calculated
7.1s
Calculated
Quarter mile
12.6s
Calculated
15.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
243hp/t181kW/t110hp/1000 lb
Calculated
160hp/t119kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
300Nm/t201lb-ft/ton
Calculated
254Nm/t170lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Displacement
6,162cc376cu in
4,987cc304cu in
Length
4,988mm196in
4,861mm191in
Width
1,899mm75in
1,794mm71in
Height
1,466mm58in
1,448mm57in
Wheelbase
2,915mm115in
2,736mm108in
Front track-
1,485mm58in
Rear track-
1,485mm58in
Trunk volume
496L
555L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
71L
80L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

HSV Clubsport Gen-F R8 SV 6.2 V8HSV Clubsport (VR/VS) 185i V8PowerTorque
  • HSV Clubsport Gen-F R8 SV 6.2 V8: Power / Torque
  • HSV Clubsport (VR/VS) 185i V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
HSVClubsport Gen-FR8 SV 6.2 V86,100 rpm4,650 rpm6,350 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
MetricHSVClubsport Gen-FR8 SV 6.2 V8HSVClubsport (VR/VS)185i V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.6 s
7.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.8 s
7.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.5 s
26.3 s
Top speed
287 km/h
178 mph
238 km/h
148 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.7 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.6 s
15.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
193 km/h
120 mph
158 km/h
98 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HSVClubsport Gen-FR8 SV 6.2 V8
462 hp
345 kW
HSVClubsport (VR/VS)185i V8
252 hp
188 kW

HSV Clubsport Gen-F R8 SV 6.2 V8 has 210 hp more than HSV Clubsport (VR/VS) 185i V8.

The biggest power difference is between HSV Clubsport (VR/VS) 185i V8 and HSV Clubsport Gen-F R8 SV 6.2 V8: 210 hp (157 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HSVClubsport Gen-FR8 SV 6.2 V8
570 Nm
420 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
HSVClubsport Gen-FR8 SV 6.2 V8
1,900 kg
4,189 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
HSVClubsport Gen-FR8 SV 6.2 V8
287 km/h
178 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
HSVClubsport Gen-FR8 SV 6.2 V84.8 s
HSVClubsport (VR/VS)185i V87.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between HSV Clubsport Gen-F R8 SV 6.2 V8 and HSV Clubsport (VR/VS) 185i V8: 2.6 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HSVClubsport Gen-FR8 SV 6.2 V8
243 hp/t
181 kW/t
4.1 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
HSVClubsport Gen-FR8 SV 6.2 V8
462 hp
345 kW
4.8 s
287 km/h
178 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
HSVClubsport Gen-FR8 SV 6.2 V8
Power
462 hp
345 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
287 km/h
178 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
496 L
17.5 cu ft
Length
4,988 mm
196.4 in
Height
1,466 mm
57.7 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
VehicleHSVClubsport Gen-FR8 SV 6.2 V8HSVClubsport (VR/VS)185i V8
Power
462 hp
345 kW
252 hp
188 kW
Torque
570 Nm
420 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.8 s
7.4 s
Top speed
287 km/h
178 mph
238 km/h
148 mph
Lightness
1,900 kg
4,189 lb
1,575 kg
3,472 lb
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
496 L
17.5 cu ft
Length
4,988 mm
196.4 in
Height
1,466 mm
57.7 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
Trunk score
496 L
17.5 cu ft
555 L
19.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
243 hp/t
181 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Head-to-head comparisons

HSV Clubsport Gen-F R8 SV 6.2 V8

  • Has 210 hp more
  • Has 170 Nm more
  • Is 2.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 49 km/h (30 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 83 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 325 kg lighter
  • Has 59 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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