Expert Advice for Horsepower

The Volkswagen Jetta came with a V6 option for model years 1994 to 2004. A Jetta that comes standard with a six-cylinder has a “VR6” rear badge.

All 2014 Nissan Maximas will fetch up to 290 horsepower as all trims and packages come standard with a 3.5-liter V6 engine.

Ever wonder how much horsepower you actually need? We’ve got the answers right here.

All 2012 Nissan Maximas come outfitted with the same 3.5-liter V6 engine that can put out 290 horsepower. Let’s dive in.

All 2020 Nissan Maxima trims get a 300 horsepower kick from the same solid 3.5-liter V6 engine. Learn more here!

Depending on the engine you have, your 2018 Nissan Altima can either boast 179 or 270 horsepower—find out which has which here.

The trusty 2021 Honda Civic keeps it spry with its four-cylinder engines, producing up to 180 horsepower.

The 2015 Chevrolet Camaro makes 323 horsepower at a minimum. A powerful V8 engine provides the option for 580 horsepower.

The 2019 Nissan Altima is capable of 188 horsepower with its base engine and 248 with its variable-compression turbo powertrain.

Three available engine choices (including a hybrid) give the 2022 Hyundai Elantra between 139 and 201 horsepower.

The 2019 Dodge Challenger R/T rules the road with its 485-horsepower V8 engine.

The 2019 BMW M5 horsepower ranges from 600 to 617 horses, depending on trim level.

The 2013 Dodge Charger R/T accelerates from 0-60 mph in just 5.4 seconds.

Thanks to its powerful 4.4-liter V8 engine, the 2016 BMW M5 can zoom from 0-60 in a lightning-fast 3.9 seconds.

With a 0 to 60 mph time of 3.1 seconds, the 2022 BMW M8 is absurdly quick—but how does it stand up to the competition?

The 2021 BMW X5 M Competition 0-to-60 time is 3.5 seconds. Learn how it keeps up with the competition here.

The 2021 Cadillac Escalade 0-60 time is 5.8 seconds. Can it keep up with the competition?

A 382-hp V6 engine gives the 2020 BMW M3 the horsepower to turn heads while on the road.

The 2018 Audi S7 gets from 0 to 60 in 3.9 seconds, which is faster than much of its competition.

The 2016 Audi RS 7 has a 0-to-60 time of 3.6 seconds.

The 2019 Infiniti Q50 base model has an engine output of 208 horsepower—but the Q50 Red Sport 400 trim nearly doubles that with 400 horses under the hood.

When outfitted with all-wheel drive, the 2022 BMW M4 Competition gets from 0 to 60 in 3.4 seconds, but it’s not the fastest performance coupe on the market.

The 2017 Audi SQ5 0-60 time is 5 seconds. Can it keep up with its rivals?

A 400-hp 3.0-liter V6 engine gives the 2020 Infiniti Q50 Red Sport 400 the horsepower it needs to prove its sports car bonafides.

Depending on the trim level you choose, your 2016 Infiniti Q50 can achieve between 208 and 400 horsepower.

With three different powertrain options, the 2018 Infiniti Q50’s horsepower specifications range from 200-hp to 400-hp over its five unique trim levels.

The 2017 Dodge Charger RT can go from 0-60 MPH in 5.1 seconds, which is pretty fast for a vehicle of its class.

The 2015 Infiniti Q50 has a 328-horsepower 3.7-liter V6 engine, while the Q50 Hybrid offers 360 horsepower.

The 2020 Dodge Challenger won’t stun anyone with its 0-60 speed stats, as it clocks in 6.7 seconds.

From the results of expert testing, the 2011 Audi R8 4.2 can go from 0 to 60 mph in 4.5 seconds.