2004 Bentley Continental vs. 2013 Audi A3
To start off, 2013 Audi A3 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Bentley Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Bentley Continental would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Bentley Continental (421 HP) has 283 more horse power than 2013 Audi A3. (138 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2013 Audi A3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Bentley Continental weights approximately 945 kg more than 2013 Audi A3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Audi A3 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Bentley Continental. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Audi A3 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2004 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 555 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Audi A3. (320 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2004 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Audi A3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Bentley Continental | 2013 Audi A3 | |
| Make | Bentley | Audi |
| Model | Continental | A3 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 138 HP |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1505 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4292 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1995 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1423 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2578 mm |
