2006 Bentley Arnage vs. 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton
To start off, 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Bentley Arnage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Bentley Arnage would be higher. At 6,752 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton (414 HP) has 14 more horse power than 2006 Bentley Arnage. (400 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton should accelerate faster than 2006 Bentley Arnage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 84 kg more than 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton.
Because 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton 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, 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton 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 (835 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 285 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton. (550 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton.
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2006 Bentley Arnage | 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton | |
Make | Bentley | Volkswagen |
Model | Arnage | Phaeton |
Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6752 cc | 5998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | W |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 400 HP | 414 HP |
Torque | 835 Nm | 550 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.3 seconds | 6.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 2366 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3370 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 19.6 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 90 L |