2007 Bentley Arnage vs. 2004 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2007 Bentley Arnage is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Volkswagen Touareg. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Volkswagen Touareg would be higher. At 6,761 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Bentley Arnage (451 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 231 more horse power than 2004 Volkswagen Touareg. (220 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 2004 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 348 kg more than 2004 Volkswagen Touareg. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Bentley Arnage. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 2007 Bentley Arnage (835 Nm) has 525 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Volkswagen Touareg. (310 Nm). This means 2007 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Volkswagen Touareg.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Bentley Arnage | 2004 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Bentley | Volkswagen |
| Model | Arnage | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6761 cc | 3196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 451 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 835 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2655 kg | 2307 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3370 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 16.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 23.5 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 20.6 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 100 L |
