2009 Audi A3 vs. 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur
To start off, both 2009 Audi A3 and 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,998 cc, 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur (602 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 351 more horse power than 2009 Audi A3. (251 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur should accelerate faster than 2009 Audi A3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur weights approximately 1130 kg more than 2009 Audi A3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Audi A3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Audi A3 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, 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur (750 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 430 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Audi A3. (320 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Audi A3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi A3 | 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur | |
| Make | Audi | Bentley |
| Model | A3 | Continental Flying Spur |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3196 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 251 HP | 602 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 750 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1455 kg | 2585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 16.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 90 L |
