2005 Volkswagen Passat vs. 2013 Bentley Continental
To start off, 2013 Bentley Continental is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Volkswagen Passat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Volkswagen Passat would be higher. At 5,998 cc, 2013 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Bentley Continental (631 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 503 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Passat. (128 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Bentley Continental weights approximately 878 kg more than 2005 Volkswagen Passat. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2013 Bentley Continental (800 Nm) has 490 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Passat. (310 Nm). This means 2013 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Volkswagen Passat | 2013 Bentley Continental | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Bentley |
| Model | Passat | Continental |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1968 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | electric |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 631 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 800 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1552 kg | 2430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4804 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2194 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1393 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2745 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 90 L |
