2009 Bentley Arnage vs. 2007 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2009 Bentley Arnage is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Volkswagen Passat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Volkswagen Passat would be higher. At 6,748 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Bentley Arnage (500 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 332 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Passat. (168 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1053 kg more than 2007 Volkswagen Passat. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Bentley Arnage is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Bentley Arnage. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Passat, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Arnage (875 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 525 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen Passat. (350 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen Passat.
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2009 Bentley Arnage | 2007 Volkswagen Passat | |
Make | Bentley | Volkswagen |
Model | Arnage | Passat |
Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6748 cc | 1966 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 500 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 288 km/hour | 223 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.5 seconds | 8.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 1532 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 15.7 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 23.5 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 19.5 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 70 L |