2006 Audi A3 vs. 2008 Bentley Arnage
To start off, 2008 Bentley Arnage is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Audi A3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Audi A3 would be higher. At 6,761 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Bentley Arnage (450 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 2006 Audi A3. (250 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 2006 Audi A3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 705 kg more than 2006 Audi A3. 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, 2008 Bentley Arnage (875 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 555 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Audi A3. (320 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Audi A3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Audi A3 | 2008 Bentley Arnage | |
| Make | Audi | Bentley |
| Model | A3 | Arnage |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3196 cc | 6761 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 450 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 875 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 104.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.9 mm | 99.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 7.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 2585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 5650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3370 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.6 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.4 L/100km | 26.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 21.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 96 L |
