2006 Bentley Continental Flying Spur vs. 2007 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2007 Volkswagen Passat is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Bentley Continental Flying Spur. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Bentley Continental Flying Spur would be higher. At 5,998 cc, 2006 Bentley Continental Flying Spur is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Bentley Continental Flying Spur (552 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 404 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Passat. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Bentley Continental Flying Spur should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Bentley Continental Flying Spur weights approximately 1036 kg more than 2007 Volkswagen Passat. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Bentley Continental Flying Spur is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Volkswagen Passat. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Bentley Continental Flying Spur 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 Continental Flying Spur (651 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 451 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen Passat. (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Bentley Continental Flying Spur will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen Passat.
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2006 Bentley Continental Flying Spur | 2007 Volkswagen Passat | |
Make | Bentley | Volkswagen |
Model | Continental Flying Spur | Passat |
Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5998 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Type | W | in-line |
Horse Power | 552 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 651 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.2 mm | 92.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 312 km/hour | 213 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.1 seconds | 9.7 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2500 kg | 1464 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5310 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 17.7 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 70 L |