2007 Bentley Azure 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 Azure. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Bentley Azure would be higher. 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 124 more horse power than 2013 Volkswagen Touareg. (328 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 2013 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Bentley Azure weights approximately 365 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 Azure. 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 Azure (875 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 295 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Volkswagen Touareg. (580 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Volkswagen Touareg.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Bentley Azure | 2013 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Bentley | Volkswagen |
| Model | Azure | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6761 cc | 3000 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 452 HP | 328 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 580 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2695 kg | 2330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 4796 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1732 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2893 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 100 L |
