2008 Volkswagen Touran vs. 2010 Bentley Continental GTC

To start off, 2010 Bentley Continental GTC is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Volkswagen Touran. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Volkswagen Touran would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2010 Bentley Continental GTC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Bentley Continental GTC (552 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 439 more horse power than 2008 Volkswagen Touran. (113 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Bentley Continental GTC should accelerate faster than 2008 Volkswagen Touran. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Bentley Continental GTC weights approximately 987 kg more than 2008 Volkswagen Touran. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2010 Bentley Continental GTC is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Volkswagen Touran. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Bentley Continental GTC 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, 2010 Bentley Continental GTC (650 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 495 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Touran. (155 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Bentley Continental GTC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Touran. 2010 Bentley Continental GTC has automatic transmission and 2008 Volkswagen Touran has manual transmission. 2008 Volkswagen Touran will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Bentley Continental GTC will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Volkswagen Touran 2010 Bentley Continental GTC
Make Volkswagen Bentley
Model Touran Continental GTC
Year Released 2008 2010
Body Type Minivan Convertible
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1598 cc 5998 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 12 cylinders
Engine Type in-line W
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 113 HP 552 HP
Engine RPM 5800 RPM 6100 RPM
Torque 155 Nm 650 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 1600 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline - Premium
Drive Type Front AWD
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1498 kg 2485 kg
Vehicle Length 4400 mm 4803 mm
Vehicle Width 1800 mm 1928 mm
Vehicle Height 1660 mm 1397 mm
Wheelbase Size 2680 mm 2746 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 60 L 90 L


 

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