XR6T Ute VS XR8 Sedan Comparison Review* (0-100 test) 

Apparently Ford had to detune the turbo Barra so they didn't produce more power than the V8

Bloody good comparison fella. Id take the XR8 if leaving it stock and the XR6 if chasing big power.

For some reason I’m stuck on the 8 in the ute and turbo in the sedan, just something about V8 Utes that feels so Aussie...

And you even got em both in Octane Orange. 🍊😅

I had the same dilemma, but ultimately I wanted the noise of the v8, I’ve got a full exhaust and cai with 275rwk. Sounds fantastic, goes hard enough for street use. If I got a Barra i know I’d Just pour money into it to make power

The 5.4 is easily one of the nicest sounding v8s.

1. The XR6 Turbo and XR8 both came with 18" wheels from the factory (the honeycombs you showed and said were 17" wheels). The 19" wheels you showed for the XR8 (and said were 18" wheels) were a part of the Luxury Pack available as an option on both the XR6 Turbo and the XR8. 2. That XR8 does not have a stock exhaust.

It looks like the XR8 will soon be eligible to export to Canada 2-3 years later! Looking forward

Was hoping for a drag race at the end tbh 😅

The 5.4s are not a bad engine by any stretch, very underated considering it was basically only fords second generation of the modulars after the previous Boss 260. If I was to take any of the V8s i would take of the Miami/Coyote SC 5.0 v8s anyday. Over 300rwkw from factory with another 100rwkw from just a tune alone.

I reckon a N-A V8 suits the Ute better and the turbo 6 for the sedan. Fully laden with passengers and cargo would be the fairest test too.

Another great video, Johnny! More comparisons would be good 👌

I've owned a BA XR8, BF XR6 Turbo, FG XR8 and now silhouette 2008 BFII XR8 and I'd take the XR8 everytime.. Yes the XR6 turbo is faster, but the XR8 with the 6 speed ZF is fast enough and that includes the 260.. the 4 speed makes the XR8 feel sluggish though.. Love the bonnet bulge and the sound, much more fun to cruise in, in my opinion as for issues, I've had valve guide tick and knocking noises when warm in all my Boss motors to some degree and so not so sure on the reliability of them. Had to get the heads rebuilt on the BA at only 48,000KM.. Also the ZF is prone to torque converter issues and heater exchange failures requiring a full rebuild... touch wood my current one is perfect and silky smooth... with all my costly issues you'd think I'd of stopped buying them, but I just can't seem to get enough of my XR8s especially the BFII for looks and ride quality

Not only do I like all cars mate, but I just enjoy and can tell ur just a good bloke 🤙🏼 merry Christmas

Awesome video, when I was looking for a BF FPV I drove several, both F6 and GT, ended up with a GT-P. I can’t really explain why I chose the V8, there’s just something about them

I’ve had both but I can’t say no to the sound of a v8 but when the boost kicks in on the turbo it does feel insane

As a Boss 260 ute owner from new, never happy, now im getting the motor re built and first gear changed i may like it again

Flat changes would help the times. The V8 has the note the 6 has the speed. Equating a handicap as in class racing for boost the XR6T = 6.5L vs V8 5.4

good work as always //but Ill take the 290 for the sound factor ..twin 3 inch . cats cams etc

My 08 turbs ute if launched in 2nd(zf) can get under 6 consistently. Same mods turbo side intake xforce twin pipe exhaust (still not tuned, yes the engine lights on) up the turbs! Had one of the first xr6t in qld the mighty BAmk1 had my fg since brand new too. Love the barra good videos Ross 🤙

Well sorry I’ve got the xr8 bonnet on my fg xr6 T Ute, along with the xr8 hard lid. I like your reviews man, just talking and the noise of the car. No music 👍

Tough cars with the best paint colour. Love Octane Orange.

I love the sound and look of the v8, I just don’t know if I’d get bored with its power. Especially after having a 300rwkw ba, that off the mark power would be cool

I’ll have both thanks. Best of both worlds 😊

Thanks for the review/comparison! Enjoyed it. Have a Merry Christmas ☃️🎅

Nice vid. Sounded like you launched the xr8 so much harder

I have a manual 2012 ve sv6 with the LFX motor, (the same motor they use in the v6 Cameros in the US) It has a tune with bolt ons, and produces 198 killowats at the wheels, and the 0-100 time on it is 5.8 seconds, I think the slow time for these cars is because of the turbo lag of the XR6 turbo and the sluggishness of the V8 in the XR8. I agree that the turbo is a better car purely because of tuning potential.

Glad they finished the tests

XR6 turbo is good with power delivery.but that xr8 sound when you are at a traffic light though.

I’d just get a Holden v8 or a Ford xr6t

The turbo ute you can do more to a turbo engine with hp than a v8 engine.

I drive an FGX ute as my daily which i love, but i'd take the XR8 out of this comparison.

Daaaaaaamn, that’s a tough choice. One of each it is then hehe

Awesome video mate, thanks for posting. I'm trading a turbo six (BMW 335i) for a V8 soon, I miss that sound way too much. My beemer has way more performance potential for less money, but there's only so much horsepower you need on the road. After that it's all about style.

Your right about the xr6 power delivery good review

Great video again! Would take the Turbo Barra ute myself, since I have had a couple of V8's and never a turbo six!

I miss my octane XR6T ute. Traded for a Ranger in 2013. Practicality, the Ranger wins hands down, but man, I'm in the market for a turbo sedan in Octane now

You forgot to mention the FG XR6 Turbo will over boost to 12 psi and put out up to 429hp when Atmospheric conditions are met. 270kw is only the minimum power. Read all about it on Wikipedia. Cheers.

if i was to drag race or something i would take the barra but for a nice fun cruiser i would take the xr8

Hay mate should do a review on my fg xr8 because its no stock see the difference there is a few good places to get them turned in perth mine has been to Monsta Torque and extreme ford turning both grate with pcmtec for xr8

If anyone is thinking of putting one of these on an XR6 turbo .. Just don't Hahaha Great vid mate , my fav so far

The factory wheels you showed for the six are 18’s and the Xr8 is 19”

I'll take the xr6 Turbo for tuneability and give the xr8 the sound advantage with an exhaust.

to think i got a demo 2011 xr6t sedan with the luxury pack for 37k back in the day.....dayum...that was good value

I'm a through and through Ford man and I truly wish we can get these in the usa... 😔

I got a BF XR6 ute, daily driver. Can't beat it.

Turbo Barra's with after market exhausts sound shit under normal driving conditions but at idle and under a heavy foot 🤤

They both had the same 18” snowflake wheels from factory, the 2nd wheels he showed are 19” lux pack wheels which were part of the luxury package upgrade (option)

Nice video man

You can hear those 1960s bore centres in the turbine chugger from outside. The V-Hate sounds the business with it's mean note.

I'm a Ford guy but if you want a newer (than 2002) V8 , you should go for a SS but if I had the choice between the SS or the XR6T, I would take the Ford. Great Video john 👍👌

Best review Johnny it's like heaven lol,to be honest I'd have either if given to me haha I wish,but if I had kids & was buying one I'd choose a sedan but... a turbo,ok take care you & your family have a Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year Buddy, 2021 will be your best year yet.

Where are you getting these factory performance figures from? The poor launch of the XR8 is obviously going to give worse figures. The reality is that they are almost line ball from the factory (with the XR6T being slightly quicker). The projected prices are a fantasy too. You won't get a decent XR8 for under $30k and it was even higher one year ago when the video came out.

6:34 Affordable power? Nah, not here in Australia. It's like 16k if you get a tuner shop to stick on an aftermarket turbo for a couple hundred KW of extra power. 😆

What's the comparison in handling between the leaf-sprung solid axle and twin-blade? IFS rear?

I have no idea why would any one want so much power in a Ute? There is no way Ute can handle as good as sedan. I think you should have used Automatics for the test.

I like a good v8 but Im still gonna have to go with the boosted barra

The xr8 sounds like a boss 🤙

Just for the record, 0-100 times are generally done on a proper track, so they will never have traction issues, and of course in the auto, where they can build up to 2.5k rpm or whatever the factory converter is

Awesome video mate

Keep these Falcon videos coming, great stuff.

Good Review mate! keep em coming!

Just rewatched this and noticed your recent G6e turbo smoked both these two 🧐 strange

6 in a row is the way to go

Fuaaa those gear changes where sweet as 🥵

should be both sedans, weights differences n handling is so much different.

3:20 the wheels on that blue falcon were 18 inch wheels

Hey mate. Would go for the v8. Prefer the raw sound

i would still take the fg xr6 turbo it justs has better power than the fg xr8 falcon but both cars are still nice cars . merry christmas ross. good review

should do FG X XR8 vs FG X XR6 turbo/ FG X XR6 Sprint

Nice work man

Do a review on a vz r8✊🏼

All manual xr6t manuals have a lauch assist, put it in any gear (including reverse) with the clutch in and stomp the acceleration pedal and it will sit at 3500 rpm

I'd chose the turbo engine and the sedan but would get the diff bushes replaced with powerflex brushes ..

The XR8 sounds much better but I'd take the blown six...also tuning potential much better with the XR6

Why would you not put a XR8 bonnet on the XR6 ? I think they look awesome to me. 👌

Xr8 any day of the week for me. Just has more balls to me

Just saw this video after watching you do 5.2secs in the Hyundai I30N. When the XR6T and XR8 were made they would have laughed at you that a bunch of years later a stock FWd Hyundai would bus gap these two icons. Strange times indeed.

Id take xr6 turbo over the v8 i live there v8's but the barras are sick

i hope you mom can do some more reviews and travel to oz when covid is over , nothing like a lady driving a stickshift

Why use a ute ? its probably like 300kg's lighter just from the tray, motor probably adds another 20+ in savings.......

I've got fg 290 with cams, exhaust, intake and tune. It's definitely no slug

Xr6T all the way for power still like the rumble of a v8 though

Great review, i was waiting for you to mention the difference between the IRS sedan and boat anchor solid leaf sprung ute. Dont forget you will be spending around 10k to get 350kw out of the xr6t so its not like they have free power. Once again great review keep it up. Im picking up a BA xr8 on the weekend:))))

Neither have aged well and look very dated. Especially interior. That said, The turbo is a better all round performer with much sharper acceleration, better handling and good fuel economy for a big car. 12 second car in the auto all day.

I wish barras were available in the states...

Boss 290 for me please.

V8 sounds better imo. I would love to get a ute in canada new but noooo that would never happen. So I'm gonna try for a 8v manual mustang

Turbo sedan! I might be abit biased though 🤔

The xr6 turbo has factory launch control also

Cheers bro a sedan is pratical but dont make ya money ute can. Thanx ross

I'd pick the Barra for sure. If I was getting a V8 I'd go for a LS3

turbo ute, good choice!

Is the clutch on the XR8 heavy?

The turbo sounds way better but only put 2 people in ...not very useful

Diff bushes are $800 Urethane Fitted..Not expensive..

I’ve had both & I prefer XR8 something about a V8

Xr6 is the go I got one

I own two Barra’s both utes. So I’d have to say Barra Ute

I would take the xr6 turbo Ute