2009 Bentley Azure vs. 2009 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, both 2009 Bentley Azure and 2009 Volkswagen Passat were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,761 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Bentley Azure (493 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 389 more horse power than 2009 Volkswagen Passat. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 2009 Volkswagen Passat.
Because 2009 Bentley Azure 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 Azure. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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 Azure (738 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 488 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volkswagen Passat. (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volkswagen Passat. 2009 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 2009 Volkswagen Passat has manual transmission. 2009 Volkswagen Passat will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Bentley Azure will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Bentley Azure | 2009 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Bentley | Volkswagen |
| Model | Azure | Passat |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6761 cc | 1895 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 738 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 288 km/hour | 188 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 70 L |
