2003 Volkswagen Phaeton vs. 2011 Bentley Continental Supersports
To start off, 2011 Bentley Continental Supersports is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Volkswagen Phaeton. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Volkswagen Phaeton would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2011 Bentley Continental Supersports is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Bentley Continental Supersports (621 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 291 more horse power than 2003 Volkswagen Phaeton. (330 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Bentley Continental Supersports should accelerate faster than 2003 Volkswagen Phaeton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Volkswagen Phaeton weights approximately 40 kg more than 2011 Bentley Continental Supersports.
With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2011 Bentley Continental Supersports (800 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 370 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Volkswagen Phaeton. (430 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Bentley Continental Supersports will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Volkswagen Phaeton.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Volkswagen Phaeton | 2011 Bentley Continental Supersports | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Bentley |
| Model | Phaeton | Continental Supersports |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4172 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 621 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 430 Nm | 800 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2281 kg | 2241 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4803 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1946 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1379 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2746 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 90 L |
