2005 Bentley Continental GT vs. 2009 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2009 Kia Sportage is newer by 4 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 442 more horse power than 2009 Kia Sportage. (111 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Continental GT should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Continental GT weights approximately 653 kg more than 2009 Kia Sportage. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 405 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Sportage. (245 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2005 Bentley Continental GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Bentley Continental GT | 2009 Kia Sportage | |
Make | Bentley | Kia |
Model | Continental GT | Sportage |
Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5998 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Type | W | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 553 HP | 111 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 650 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 83.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.2 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 17.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.8 seconds | 13.8 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2340 kg | 1687 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 17.1 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 58 L |