2008 Bentley Azure vs. 2008 Volkswagen Touran
To start off, both 2008 Bentley Azure and 2008 Volkswagen Touran 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 336 more horse power than 2008 Volkswagen Touran. (114 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 2008 Volkswagen Touran. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1197 kg more than 2008 Volkswagen Touran. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 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 2008 Bentley Azure. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Touran, 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, 2008 Bentley Azure (875 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 720 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Touran. (155 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Touran. 2008 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 2008 Volkswagen Touran has manual transmission. 2008 Volkswagen Touran will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Bentley Azure will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Bentley Azure | 2008 Volkswagen Touran | |
Make | Bentley | Volkswagen |
Model | Azure | Touran |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Convertible | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6761 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 450 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 155 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 76.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 86.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 12.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 270 km/hour | 186 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.3 seconds | 11.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2695 kg | 1498 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 19.7 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 60 L |