Holden Apollo: Overview
The Holden Apollo is a Sedan produced from 1991 to 1996. The catalogue covers 1 generation and 6 listed versions, with 2.2-litre and 3.0-litre Gasoline engines. Depending on the version, output ranges from 125 hp to 185 hp, transmissions include a 5-speed Manual and a 4-speed Automatic, and the available drive layouts are FWD and RWD.
The Holden Apollo is a Sedan produced from 1991 to 1996. The catalogue covers 1 generation and 6 listed versions, with 2.2-litre and 3.0-litre Gasoline engines. Depending on the version, output ranges from 125 hp to 185 hp, transmissions include a 5-speed Manual and a 4-speed Automatic, and the available drive layouts are FWD and RWD.
Holden Apollo Generations
The 1 generation Holden Apollo was produced from 1991 to 1996 as a Sedan. It contains 6 versions: two entries named 2.2 MT, two named 2.2 AT, and two named 3.0 AT. Versions with identical names are distinguished below by power output and other specifications.
Holden Apollo Engine and Specs
| Version | Power | Torque | Displacement | Fuel | Cylinders | Layout | Boost | Gearbox | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.2 MT (125 hp) | 125 hp / 92 kW at 5200 rpm | 185 Nm at 4400 rpm | 2164 cc | Gasoline, 80 | 4 | Inline | No | 5-speed Manual | FWD |
| 2.2 AT (125 hp) | 125 hp / 92 kW at 5200 rpm | 185 Nm at 4400 rpm | 2164 cc | Gasoline, 80 | 4 | Inline | No | 4-speed Automatic | FWD |
| 3.0 AT (185 hp) | 185 hp / 136 kW at 5200 rpm | 264 Nm at 4400 rpm | 2958 cc | Gasoline, 95 | 6 | V-shaped | No | 4-speed Automatic | RWD |
| 3.0 AT (180 hp) | 180 hp / 132 kW at 5200 rpm | 264 Nm at 4400 rpm | 2959 cc | Gasoline, 80 | 6 | V-shaped | No | 4-speed Automatic | FWD |
| 2.2 MT (126 hp) | 126 hp / 93 kW at 5200 rpm | 185 Nm at 4400 rpm | 2164 cc | Gasoline, 95 | 4 | Inline | No | 5-speed Manual | FWD |
| 2.2 AT (126 hp) | 126 hp / 93 kW at 5200 rpm | 185 Nm at 4400 rpm | 2164 cc | Gasoline, 95 | 4 | Inline | No | 4-speed Automatic | FWD |
Every Holden Apollo engine in the catalogue is front-mounted and transverse, uses Distributed injection (multi-point), has 4 valves per cylinder, and has no boost. The 2164 cc engines have a compression ratio of 9.5 and an 87 × 91 bore-and-stroke figure. Both 3.0 AT engines have a compression ratio of 9.6 and an 87.5 × 82 bore-and-stroke figure.
The two 2.2 MT versions share the same 2164 cc displacement and 185 Nm torque output, but one produces 125 hp and uses fuel rated 80, while the other produces 126 hp and uses fuel rated 95. The two 2.2 AT versions follow the same power and fuel distinction. Among the identically named 3.0 AT versions, the 2958 cc version produces 185 hp, uses fuel rated 95, and has RWD; the 2959 cc version produces 180 hp, uses fuel rated 80, and has FWD.
Holden Apollo Performance and Economy
| Version | 0–100 km/h | Top speed | City consumption | Highway consumption | Combined consumption |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.2 MT (125 hp) | 12 s | 190 km/h | not measured | not measured | not measured |
| 2.2 AT (125 hp) | not measured | not measured | not measured | not measured | not measured |
| 3.0 AT (185 hp) | 9.5 s | 200 km/h | not measured | not measured | not measured |
| 3.0 AT (180 hp) | 10 s | 210 km/h | not measured | not measured | not measured |
| 2.2 MT (126 hp) | 13.6 s | 190 km/h | not measured | not measured | not measured |
| 2.2 AT (126 hp) | not measured | not measured | not measured | not measured | not measured |
The quickest measured acceleration belongs to the 3.0 AT (185 hp), which reaches 100 km/h in 9.5 seconds. The 3.0 AT (180 hp) takes 10 seconds, making it 0.5 seconds slower, but its 210 km/h top speed is 10 km/h higher than the 200 km/h figure of the 185 hp version.
The 2.2 MT (125 hp) reaches 100 km/h in 12 seconds, while the 2.2 MT (126 hp) requires 13.6 seconds. Both have a measured top speed of 190 km/h. Acceleration and top-speed figures for both 2.2 AT versions are not measured.
City, highway, and combined fuel-consumption figures are not measured for any of the 6 versions. CO2 output and environmental class are also not measured for every version, so the available data cannot support an MPG, emissions, or economy comparison.
Holden Apollo Dimensions and Weight
Exterior length, width, and height are not measured for any listed Holden Apollo version. Wheel sizes and gross weight are likewise not measured across the range.
| Version | Kerb weight | Gross weight | Ground clearance | Fuel tank | Wheel sizes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.2 MT (125 hp) | 1350 kg | not measured | 160 mm | 70 L | not measured |
| 2.2 AT (125 hp) | not measured | not measured | 160 mm | 70 L | not measured |
| 3.0 AT (185 hp) | 1465 kg | not measured | 160 mm | 70 L | not measured |
| 3.0 AT (180 hp) | 1450 kg | not measured | 160 mm | 70 L | not measured |
| 2.2 MT (126 hp) | 1390 kg | not measured | 160 mm | 70 L | not measured |
| 2.2 AT (126 hp) | not measured | not measured | 160 mm | 70 L | not measured |
Every version has 160 mm of ground clearance and a 70 L fuel tank. Among versions with measured kerb weights, the range runs from 1350 kg for the 2.2 MT (125 hp) to 1465 kg for the 3.0 AT (185 hp), a difference of 115 kg. The 3.0 AT (180 hp) weighs 1450 kg, while the 2.2 MT (126 hp) weighs 1390 kg.
All versions use Independent, spring front and rear suspension with Ventilated disc front brakes. The 2.2 MT (125 hp), 2.2 AT (125 hp), 3.0 AT (185 hp), and 3.0 AT (180 hp) have Disc rear brakes. The 2.2 MT (126 hp) and 2.2 AT (126 hp) use Drum rear brakes.
Which Holden Apollo Version to Choose?
The 3.0 AT (185 hp) is the choice based on the quickest measured acceleration: its 9.5-second result is 0.5 seconds quicker than the 3.0 AT (180 hp). It also provides the highest output at 185 hp, exceeding the other 3.0 AT by 5 hp and the strongest 2.2-litre versions by 59 hp. It combines a 4-speed Automatic with RWD and is the only RWD version in the catalogue.
The 3.0 AT (180 hp) is the choice based on maximum measured speed. Its 210 km/h result is 10 km/h above the 3.0 AT (185 hp) and 20 km/h above both measured 2.2 MT versions. It uses a 4-speed Automatic and FWD.
For a 5-speed Manual, the choice is between the 2.2 MT (125 hp) and 2.2 MT (126 hp). The 126 hp version has 1 hp and 1 kW more, but both produce 185 Nm and reach 190 km/h. Based on measured acceleration, the 125 hp version is quicker by 1.6 seconds, recording 12 seconds rather than 13.6 seconds.
Drivers seeking a 2.2-litre engine with a 4-speed Automatic can choose between the 2.2 AT (125 hp) and 2.2 AT (126 hp). Their acceleration, top speed, kerb weight, and fuel-consumption figures are not measured, so those criteria cannot be compared from the available specifications. Their known differences are output, fuel rating, and rear brakes: the 125 hp version uses fuel rated 80 and Disc rear brakes, while the 126 hp version uses fuel rated 95 and Drum rear brakes. Reliability, problems, equipment, prices, sale availability, and wagon specifications are not measured in the supplied catalogue data.