2008 Bentley Azure vs. 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton
To start off, both 2008 Bentley Azure and 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,761 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Bentley Azure (450 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton. (309 HP @ 3750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Bentley Azure weights approximately 290 kg more than 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Bentley Azure. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton 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, 2008 Bentley Azure (875 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton. (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Bentley Azure | 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton | |
| Make | Bentley | Volkswagen |
| Model | Azure | Phaeton |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6761 cc | 4920 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 309 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 750 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.3 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.3 seconds | 6.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2695 kg | 2405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 19.5 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 90 L |
