2008 Bentley Azure vs. 2010 Volvo XC60
To start off, 2010 Volvo XC60 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Bentley Azure. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Bentley Azure would be higher. 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 169 more horse power than 2010 Volvo XC60. (281 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 2010 Volvo XC60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Bentley Azure weights approximately 802 kg more than 2010 Volvo XC60. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Volvo XC60 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Bentley Azure. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Volvo XC60 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 475 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volvo XC60. (400 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2008 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volvo XC60.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Bentley Azure | 2010 Volvo XC60 | |
| Make | Bentley | Volvo |
| Model | Azure | XC60 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6761 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 281 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2695 kg | 1893 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4628 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1712 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2774 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 70 L |
