Car comparison

HSV Clubsport (VE) R8 6.0 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 (VE)

R8 6.0 V8

418 hp5967 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2006-2008
VS

HSV Clubsport (VR/VS)

185i V8

252 hp4987 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan1993-1997

Comparison overview

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Best choices

HSV Clubsport (VE) R8 6.0 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    288 km/h
    179 mph
  • Most powerful
    418 hp
    312 kW
  • Highest torque
    550 Nm
    406 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    226 hp/t
    168 kW/t
    4.4 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    76/100
  • Best performance score
    77/100
  • Best economy score
    0/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelHSVClubsport (VE)R8 6.0 V8HSVClubsport (VR/VS)185i V8
Power
418hp312kW
252hp188kW
Torque
550Nm406lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,850kg4,079lb
1,550kg3,417lb
Top speed
288 km/h
179 mph
247 km/h
153 mph
To 99% top speed
54.4s99% target: 285 km/h / 177 mph
Calculated
65.3s99% target: 245 km/h / 152 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.9s
6.7s
0-200 km/h
13.8s
Calculated
22.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.7s
Calculated
6.4s
Calculated
Quarter mile
12.7s
Calculated
14.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
226hp/t168kW/t102hp/1000 lb
Calculated
163hp/t121kW/t74hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
297Nm/t199lb-ft/ton
Calculated
258Nm/t173lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Displacement
5,967cc364cu in
4,987cc304cu in
Length
4,943mm195in
4,861mm191in
Width
1,899mm75in
1,794mm71in
Height
1,467mm58in
1,448mm57in
Wheelbase
2,915mm115in
2,736mm108in
Front track
1,592mm63in
1,485mm58in
Rear track
1,590mm63in
1,485mm58in
Trunk volume
496L
555L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
73L
80L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

HSV Clubsport (VE) R8 6.0 V8HSV Clubsport (VR/VS) 185i V8PowerTorque
  • HSV Clubsport (VE) R8 6.0 V8: Power / Torque
  • HSV Clubsport (VR/VS) 185i V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
HSVClubsport (VE)R8 6.0 V86,000 rpm4,400 rpm6,250 rpm
HSVClubsport (VR/VS)185i V84,600 rpm3,800 rpm4,850 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricHSVClubsport (VE)R8 6.0 V8HSVClubsport (VR/VS)185i V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.7 s
6.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.9 s
6.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.8 s
22.5 s
Top speed
288 km/h
179 mph
247 km/h
153 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.8 s
12.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.7 s
14.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
192 km/h
119 mph
165 km/h
102 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HSVClubsport (VE)R8 6.0 V8
418 hp
312 kW
HSVClubsport (VR/VS)185i V8
252 hp
188 kW

HSV Clubsport (VE) R8 6.0 V8 has 166 hp more than HSV Clubsport (VR/VS) 185i V8.

The biggest power difference is between HSV Clubsport (VR/VS) 185i V8 and HSV Clubsport (VE) R8 6.0 V8: 166 hp (124 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HSVClubsport (VE)R8 6.0 V8
550 Nm
406 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 (VE)R8 6.0 V8
1,850 kg
4,079 lb
HSVClubsport (VR/VS)185i V8
1,550 kg
3,417 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 (VE)R8 6.0 V8
288 km/h
179 mph
HSVClubsport (VR/VS)185i V8
247 km/h
153 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HSVClubsport (VE)R8 6.0 V84.9 s
HSVClubsport (VR/VS)185i V86.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between HSV Clubsport (VE) R8 6.0 V8 and HSV Clubsport (VR/VS) 185i V8: 1.8 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HSVClubsport (VE)R8 6.0 V8
226 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
HSVClubsport (VR/VS)185i V8
163 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
HSVClubsport (VE)R8 6.0 V8
418 hp
312 kW
4.9 s
288 km/h
179 mph
HSVClubsport (VR/VS)185i V8
252 hp
188 kW
6.7 s
247 km/h
153 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 (VE)R8 6.0 V8
Power
418 hp
312 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
288 km/h
179 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
496 L
17.5 cu ft
Length
4,943 mm
194.6 in
Height
1,467 mm
57.8 in
HSVClubsport (VR/VS)185i V8
Power
252 hp
188 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 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 (VE)R8 6.0 V8HSVClubsport (VR/VS)185i V8
Power
418 hp
312 kW
252 hp
188 kW
Torque
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.9 s
6.7 s
Top speed
288 km/h
179 mph
247 km/h
153 mph
Lightness
1,850 kg
4,079 lb
1,550 kg
3,417 lb
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
496 L
17.5 cu ft
Length
4,943 mm
194.6 in
Height
1,467 mm
57.8 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
226 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
163 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Head-to-head comparisons

HSV Clubsport (VE) R8 6.0 V8

  • Has 166 hp more
  • Has 150 Nm more
  • Is 1.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 41 km/h (25 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 63 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 300 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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