2006 Bentley Continental vs. 2007 Volvo S40
To start off, 2007 Volvo S40 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Bentley Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Bentley Continental 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 910 kg more than 2007 Volvo S40.
Because 2007 Volvo S40 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, 2007 Volvo S40 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 555 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volvo S40. (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2006 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volvo S40.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Bentley Continental | 2007 Volvo S40 | |
Make | Bentley | Volvo |
Model | Continental | S40 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6748 cc | 2519 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 217 HP |
Torque | 875 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 93.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 20.6 L/100km | 9.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 58 L |