2008 Bentley Continental GT vs. 2008 Volvo S40
To start off, both 2008 Bentley Continental GT and 2008 Volvo S40 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,000 cc, 2008 Bentley Continental GT is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Bentley Continental GT weights approximately 1133 kg more than 2008 Volvo S40.
Because 2008 Bentley Continental GT is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Volvo S40. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Bentley Continental GT 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 GT (780 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 590 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volvo S40. (190 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Bentley Continental GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volvo S40.
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2008 Bentley Continental GT | 2008 Volvo S40 | |
Make | Bentley | Volvo |
Model | Continental GT | S40 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6000 cc | 1948 cc |
Engine Type | W | in-line |
Horse Power | 641 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 780 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 329 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.8 seconds | 10.7 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2388 kg | 1255 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.1 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 60 L |