2006 Volkswagen Jetta vs. 2010 Bentley Continental GT
To start off, 2010 Bentley Continental GT is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Volkswagen Jetta would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2010 Bentley Continental GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Bentley Continental GT (600 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 450 more horse power than 2006 Volkswagen Jetta. (150 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Bentley Continental GT should accelerate faster than 2006 Volkswagen Jetta.
Because 2010 Bentley Continental GT is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Volkswagen Jetta. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Bentley Continental GT (750 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 519 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volkswagen Jetta. (231 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2010 Bentley Continental GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volkswagen Jetta. 2010 Bentley Continental GT has automatic transmission and 2006 Volkswagen Jetta has manual transmission. 2006 Volkswagen Jetta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Bentley Continental GT will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Volkswagen Jetta | 2010 Bentley Continental GT | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Bentley |
| Model | Jetta | Continental GT |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2501 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 600 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 231 Nm | 750 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4803 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1915 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1379 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2746 mm |
