2003 Volkswagen Touareg vs. 2013 Bentley Continental
To start off, 2013 Bentley Continental is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Volkswagen Touareg. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Volkswagen Touareg would be higher. At 5,998 cc, 2013 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Bentley Continental (616 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 399 more horse power than 2003 Volkswagen Touareg. (217 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2003 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Bentley Continental weights approximately 140 kg more than 2003 Volkswagen Touareg. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2013 Bentley Continental (800 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 495 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Volkswagen Touareg. (305 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2013 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Volkswagen Touareg. 2013 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 2003 Volkswagen Touareg has manual transmission. 2003 Volkswagen Touareg will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Volkswagen Touareg | 2013 Bentley Continental | |
Make | Volkswagen | Bentley |
Model | Touareg | Continental |
Year Released | 2003 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3189 cc | 5998 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | W |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 616 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 800 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.9 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2210 kg | 2350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4804 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 2227 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1394 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2746 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 90 L |