2006 Bentley Continental GT vs. 2007 Citroen C3
To start off, 2007 Citroen C3 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Bentley Continental GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Bentley Continental GT would be higher. At 5,998 cc, 2006 Bentley Continental GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Bentley Continental GT (552 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 444 more horse power than 2007 Citroen C3. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Bentley Continental GT should accelerate faster than 2007 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Bentley Continental GT weights approximately 1247 kg more than 2007 Citroen C3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Bentley Continental GT is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Citroen C3. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Bentley Continental GT 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 GT (650 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 503 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Citroen C3. (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Bentley Continental GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Citroen C3.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Bentley Continental GT | 2007 Citroen C3 | |
Make | Bentley | Citroen |
Model | Continental GT | C3 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5998 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Type | W | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 552 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 650 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 318 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.8 seconds | 10.7 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2385 kg | 1138 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 3860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 17.1 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 45 L |