2009 Bentley Arnage vs. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Bentley Arnage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Bentley Arnage would be higher. At 6,749 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Bentley Arnage (450 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 2013 Volkswagen Touareg. (276 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 2013 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 518 kg more than 2013 Volkswagen Touareg. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Volkswagen Touareg is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Bentley Arnage. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg 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 (875 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 514 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Volkswagen Touareg. (361 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Volkswagen Touareg.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Bentley Arnage | 2013 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Bentley | Volkswagen |
| Model | Arnage | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6749 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 12.0: 1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2655 kg | 2137 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4795 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1732 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3370 mm | 2893 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 100 L |
