2005 Volkswagen Golf vs. 2012 Bentley Continental GT
To start off, 2012 Bentley Continental GT is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Volkswagen Golf. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Volkswagen Golf would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Bentley Continental GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Bentley Continental GT (567 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 452 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Golf. (115 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Bentley Continental GT should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Bentley Continental GT weights approximately 1063 kg more than 2005 Volkswagen Golf. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 Bentley Continental GT (700 Nm) has 535 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Golf. (165 Nm). This means 2012 Bentley Continental GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Golf.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Volkswagen Golf | 2012 Bentley Continental GT | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Bentley |
| Model | Golf | Continental GT |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1982 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 567 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1257 kg | 2320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4806 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1943 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1405 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2746 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.6 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.8 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 91 L |
