2006 Bentley Arnage vs. 2004 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2006 Bentley Arnage is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Volkswagen Touareg. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Volkswagen Touareg 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 (452 HP @ 3250 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2004 Volkswagen Touareg. (444 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 2004 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 41 kg more than 2004 Volkswagen Touareg. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Bentley Arnage. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Volkswagen Touareg will offer significantly more control. 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 (875 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 275 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Volkswagen Touareg. (600 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2006 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Volkswagen Touareg.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Bentley Arnage | 2004 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Bentley | Volkswagen |
| Model | Arnage | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Horse Power | 452 HP | 444 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Top Speed | 270 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 2544 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 16.8 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 23.5 L/100km | 22.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 20.7 L/100km | 15.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 100 L |
