2008 Bentley Continental GT vs. 2012 Volkswagen Jetta

To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Jetta is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Bentley Continental GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Bentley Continental GT would be higher. At 5,998 cc, 2008 Bentley Continental GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Bentley Continental GT (552 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 382 more horse power than 2012 Volkswagen Jetta. (170 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Bentley Continental GT should accelerate faster than 2012 Volkswagen Jetta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Bentley Continental GT weights approximately 940 kg more than 2012 Volkswagen Jetta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2008 Bentley Continental GT is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Volkswagen Jetta. 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 (650 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 410 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volkswagen Jetta. (240 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2008 Bentley Continental GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volkswagen Jetta.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Bentley Continental GT 2012 Volkswagen Jetta
Make Bentley Volkswagen
Model Continental GT Jetta
Year Released 2008 2012
Body Type Coupe Station Wagon
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5998 cc 2500 cc
Engine Type W in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 552 HP 170 HP
Engine RPM 6100 RPM 5700 RPM
Torque 650 Nm 240 Nm
Torque RPM 1600 RPM 4250 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 2340 kg 1400 kg
Vehicle Length 4810 mm 4557 mm
Vehicle Width 1920 mm 1781 mm
Vehicle Height 1400 mm 1504 mm
Wheelbase Size 2750 mm 2578 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 13.8 L/100km 7.6 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 23.5 L/100km 9.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 90 L 55 L


 

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