2009 Bentley Arnage vs. 2008 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2009 Bentley Arnage is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Volkswagen Passat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Volkswagen Passat would be higher. At 6,760 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Bentley Arnage (493 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 213 more horse power than 2008 Volkswagen Passat. (280 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 2008 Volkswagen Passat.
Because 2008 Volkswagen Passat is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Bentley Arnage. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Passat 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 Arnage (738 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 379 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Passat. (359 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Passat.
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2009 Bentley Arnage | 2008 Volkswagen Passat | |
Make | Bentley | Volkswagen |
Model | Arnage | Passat |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6760 cc | 3597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 493 HP | 280 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 738 Nm | 359 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 70 L |