2005 Bentley Continental GT vs. 2007 Volkswagen Kombi
To start off, 2007 Volkswagen Kombi is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Bentley Continental GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Bentley Continental GT would be higher. At 5,998 cc, 2005 Bentley Continental GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Bentley Continental GT (553 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 424 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Kombi. (129 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Continental GT should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen Kombi. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Kombi weights approximately 4 kg more than 2005 Bentley Continental GT.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2005 Bentley Continental GT (650 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 310 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen Kombi. (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Bentley Continental GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen Kombi. 2005 Bentley Continental GT has automatic transmission and 2007 Volkswagen Kombi has manual transmission. 2007 Volkswagen Kombi will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Bentley Continental GT will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Bentley Continental GT | 2007 Volkswagen Kombi | |
| Make | Bentley | Volkswagen |
| Model | Continental GT | Kombi |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 2460 cc |
| Engine Type | W | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 553 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 650 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.2 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 318 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.8 seconds | 16.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2340 kg | 2344 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1970 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 17.1 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 80 L |
