2007 Bentley Azure vs. 2007 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, both 2007 Bentley Azure and 2007 Volkswagen Passat were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,761 cc, 2007 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Bentley Azure (452 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 304 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Passat. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1306 kg more than 2007 Volkswagen Passat. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Bentley Azure is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 Bentley Azure. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Passat, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Azure (875 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 675 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen Passat. (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen Passat. 2007 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 2007 Volkswagen Passat has manual transmission. 2007 Volkswagen Passat will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Bentley Azure will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Bentley Azure | 2007 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Bentley | Volkswagen |
| Model | Azure | Passat |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6761 cc | 1982 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 452 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 270 km/hour | 213 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.3 seconds | 9.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2695 kg | 1389 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 70 L |
