2006 Bentley Arnage vs. 2000 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2006 Bentley Arnage is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Volkswagen Golf. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Volkswagen Golf would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Bentley Arnage (399 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 284 more horse power than 2000 Volkswagen Golf. (115 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 2000 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1481 kg more than 2000 Volkswagen Golf. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Bentley Arnage is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2006 Bentley Arnage. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Volkswagen Golf, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2006 Bentley Arnage (835 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 680 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Volkswagen Golf. (155 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2006 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Volkswagen Golf. 2006 Bentley Arnage has automatic transmission and 2000 Volkswagen Golf has manual transmission. 2000 Volkswagen Golf will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Bentley Arnage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2006 Bentley Arnage | 2000 Volkswagen Golf | |
Make | Bentley | Volkswagen |
Model | Arnage | Golf |
Year Released | 2006 | 2000 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 399 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 835 Nm | 155 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 77.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 192 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.3 seconds | 11.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2586 kg | 1105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 16.8 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 23.5 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 19.2 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 55 L |