2005 Volkswagen Phaeton vs. 2010 Bentley Continental GTC
To start off, 2010 Bentley Continental GTC is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2010 Bentley Continental GTC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Bentley Continental GTC (552 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 243 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton. (309 HP @ 3750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Bentley Continental GTC should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Bentley Continental GTC weights approximately 1153 kg more than 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Volkswagen Phaeton (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Bentley Continental GTC. (650 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Bentley Continental GTC.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton | 2010 Bentley Continental GTC | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Bentley |
| Model | Phaeton | Continental GTC |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4921 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 309 HP | 552 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 650 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1332 kg | 2485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4803 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1928 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1397 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2746 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 90 L |
