Car comparison

HSV Clubsport (VT) R8 5.7 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 (VT)

R8 5.7 V8

340 hp5665 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan1999-2000
VS

HSV Clubsport (VR/VS)

185i V8

252 hp4987 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan1993-1997

Comparison overview

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Best choices

HSV Clubsport (VT) R8 5.7 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    262 km/h
    163 mph
  • Most powerful
    340 hp
    254 kW
  • Highest torque
    473 Nm
    349 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    203 hp/t
    151 kW/t
    4.9 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    70/100
  • Best performance score
    68/100
  • Best economy score
    0/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelHSVClubsport (VT)R8 5.7 V8HSVClubsport (VR/VS)185i V8
Power
340hp254kW
252hp188kW
Torque
473Nm349lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,678kg3,699lb
1,575kg3,472lb
Top speed
262 km/h
163 mph
238 km/h
148 mph
To 99% top speed
55.7s99% target: 259 km/h / 161 mph
Calculated
68.9s99% target: 236 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.5s
7.4s
0-200 km/h
17.0s
Calculated
26.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.3s
Calculated
7.1s
Calculated
Quarter mile
13.5s
Calculated
15.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
203hp/t151kW/t92hp/1000 lb
Calculated
160hp/t119kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
282Nm/t189lb-ft/ton
Calculated
254Nm/t170lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Displacement
5,665cc346cu in
4,987cc304cu in
Length
4,919mm194in
4,861mm191in
Width
1,842mm73in
1,794mm71in
Height
1,450mm57in
1,448mm57in
Wheelbase
2,788mm110in
2,736mm108in
Front track
1,558mm61in
1,485mm58in
Rear track
1,574mm62in
1,485mm58in
Trunk volume
475L
555L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
75L
80L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

HSV Clubsport (VT) R8 5.7 V8HSV Clubsport (VR/VS) 185i V8PowerTorque
  • HSV Clubsport (VT) R8 5.7 V8: Power / Torque
  • HSV Clubsport (VR/VS) 185i V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
HSVClubsport (VT)R8 5.7 V85,600 rpm4,000 rpm6,000 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 (VT)R8 5.7 V8HSVClubsport (VR/VS)185i V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.3 s
7.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.5 s
7.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.0 s
26.3 s
Top speed
262 km/h
163 mph
238 km/h
148 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.0 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.4 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.5 s
15.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
179 km/h
111 mph
158 km/h
98 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HSVClubsport (VT)R8 5.7 V8
340 hp
254 kW
HSVClubsport (VR/VS)185i V8
252 hp
188 kW

HSV Clubsport (VT) R8 5.7 V8 has 88 hp more than HSV Clubsport (VR/VS) 185i V8.

The biggest power difference is between HSV Clubsport (VR/VS) 185i V8 and HSV Clubsport (VT) R8 5.7 V8: 88 hp (66 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HSVClubsport (VT)R8 5.7 V8
473 Nm
349 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 (VT)R8 5.7 V8
1,678 kg
3,699 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 (VT)R8 5.7 V8
262 km/h
163 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 (VT)R8 5.7 V85.5 s
HSVClubsport (VR/VS)185i V87.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between HSV Clubsport (VT) R8 5.7 V8 and HSV Clubsport (VR/VS) 185i V8: 1.9 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HSVClubsport (VT)R8 5.7 V8
203 hp/t
151 kW/t
4.9 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 (VT)R8 5.7 V8
340 hp
254 kW
5.5 s
262 km/h
163 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 (VT)R8 5.7 V8
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
262 km/h
163 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
475 L
16.8 cu ft
Length
4,919 mm
193.7 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 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 (VT)R8 5.7 V8HSVClubsport (VR/VS)185i V8
Power
340 hp
254 kW
252 hp
188 kW
Torque
473 Nm
349 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.5 s
7.4 s
Top speed
262 km/h
163 mph
238 km/h
148 mph
Lightness
1,678 kg
3,699 lb
1,575 kg
3,472 lb
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
475 L
16.8 cu ft
Length
4,919 mm
193.7 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 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
475 L
16.8 cu ft
555 L
19.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
203 hp/t
151 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Head-to-head comparisons

HSV Clubsport (VT) R8 5.7 V8

  • Has 88 hp more
  • Has 73 Nm more
  • Is 1.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 24 km/h (15 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 43 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 103 kg lighter
  • Has 80 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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