2008 Bentley Continental Flying Spur vs. 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton
To start off, 2008 Bentley Continental Flying Spur is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton would be higher. Both 2008 Bentley Continental Flying Spur and 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton are equipped with a 5,998 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Bentley Continental Flying Spur (552 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton. (444 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Bentley Continental Flying Spur should accelerate faster than 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Bentley Continental Flying Spur weights approximately 1157 kg more than 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Bentley Continental Flying Spur is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Bentley Continental Flying Spur 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 Continental Flying Spur (650 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton. (551 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2008 Bentley Continental Flying Spur will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton.
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2008 Bentley Continental Flying Spur | 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton | |
Make | Bentley | Volkswagen |
Model | Continental Flying Spur | Phaeton |
Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5998 cc | 5998 cc |
Engine Type | W | W |
Horse Power | 552 HP | 444 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 650 Nm | 551 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 12.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 308 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.2 seconds | 6.1 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2475 kg | 1318 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5310 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 17.7 L/100km | 17 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 90 L |