2006 Bentley Continental vs. 2003 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2006 Bentley Continental is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Volkswagen Touareg. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Volkswagen Touareg would be higher. At 6,748 cc, 2006 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Bentley Continental weights approximately 240 kg more than 2003 Volkswagen Touareg.
Because 2003 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Bentley Continental. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 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 Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 570 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Volkswagen Touareg. (305 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2006 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Volkswagen Touareg. 2006 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 2003 Volkswagen Touareg has manual transmission. 2003 Volkswagen Touareg will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Bentley Continental | 2003 Volkswagen Touareg | |
Make | Bentley | Volkswagen |
Model | Continental | Touareg |
Year Released | 2006 | 2003 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6748 cc | 3189 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 217 HP |
Torque | 875 Nm | 305 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 95.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 2210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 100 L |