2008 Volkswagen Touareg vs. 2012 Bentley Continental GT
To start off, 2012 Bentley Continental GT is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Volkswagen Touareg. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Volkswagen Touareg would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Bentley Continental GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Bentley Continental GT (567 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 217 more horse power than 2008 Volkswagen Touareg. (350 HP @ 2000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Bentley Continental GT should accelerate faster than 2008 Volkswagen Touareg.
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 Volkswagen Touareg (1,153 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 453 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Bentley Continental GT. (700 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Bentley Continental GT.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Volkswagen Touareg | 2012 Bentley Continental GT | |
Make | Volkswagen | Bentley |
Model | Touareg | Continental GT |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4921 cc | 5998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | W |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 567 HP |
Engine RPM | 2000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 1153 Nm | 700 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Flex Fuel |
Top Speed | 234 km/hour | 318 km/hour |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4806 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1943 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1405 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2746 mm |