2007 Bentley Continental GTC vs. 2008 Kia Sorento

To start off, 2008 Kia Sorento is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Bentley Continental GTC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Bentley Continental GTC would be higher. At 5,998 cc, 2007 Bentley Continental GTC is equipped with a bigger engine.

Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Continental GTC (650 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 348 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Sorento. (302 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Bentley Continental GTC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Sorento. 2007 Bentley Continental GTC has automatic transmission and 2008 Kia Sorento has manual transmission. 2008 Kia Sorento will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Bentley Continental GTC will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Bentley Continental GTC 2008 Kia Sorento
Make Bentley Kia
Model Continental GTC Sorento
Year Released 2007 2008
Body Type Convertible SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5998 cc 3778 cc
Engine Type W V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 552 HP 0 HP
Torque 650 Nm 302 Nm
Torque RPM 1600 RPM 3000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Length 4810 mm 4550 mm
Vehicle Height 1400 mm 1660 mm
Wheelbase Size 2750 mm 2720 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 16.8 L/100km 15.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 90 L 80 L


 

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