2007 Bentley Arnage vs. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Bentley Arnage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Bentley Arnage 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 (500 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 224 more horse power than 2013 Volkswagen Touareg. (276 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 2013 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 448 kg more than 2013 Volkswagen Touareg. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Volkswagen Touareg is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Bentley Arnage. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 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 (1,001 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 640 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Volkswagen Touareg. (361 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Volkswagen Touareg.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Bentley Arnage | 2013 Volkswagen Touareg | |
Make | Bentley | Volkswagen |
Model | Arnage | Touareg |
Year Released | 2007 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6761 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 500 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 1001 Nm | 361 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 12.0: 1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 2137 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4795 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1732 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2893 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 14.7 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 21.4 L/100km | 12.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 100 L |