2007 Bentley Azure vs. 2007 Volkswagen Sharan

To start off, both 2007 Bentley Azure and 2007 Volkswagen Sharan were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,760 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Bentley Azure (451 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 303 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Sharan. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen Sharan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Bentley Azure weights approximately 989 kg more than 2007 Volkswagen Sharan. 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 Sharan, 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 555 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen Sharan. (320 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2007 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen Sharan. 2007 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 2007 Volkswagen Sharan has manual transmission. 2007 Volkswagen Sharan 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.

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2007 Bentley Azure 2007 Volkswagen Sharan
Make Bentley Volkswagen
Model Azure Sharan
Year Released 2007 2007
Body Type Convertible Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6760 cc 1896 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 451 HP 148 HP
Engine RPM 4100 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 875 Nm 320 Nm
Torque RPM 3250 RPM 1900 RPM
Engine Bore Size 104 mm 79.6 mm
Engine Stroke Size 99 mm 95.5 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 7.8:1 18.5:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Diesel
Acceleration 0-100mph 6.3 seconds 11.9 seconds
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 2695 kg 1706 kg
Vehicle Length 5420 mm 4640 mm
Vehicle Width 2130 mm 1820 mm
Vehicle Height 1500 mm 1740 mm
Wheelbase Size 3120 mm 2850 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 96 L 70 L