2009 Bentley Azure vs. 2009 Volkswagen Touareg

To start off, both 2009 Bentley Azure and 2009 Volkswagen Touareg 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 149 more horse power than 2009 Volkswagen Touareg. (344 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 2009 Volkswagen Touareg.

Because 2009 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Bentley Azure. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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 Azure (738 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 298 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volkswagen Touareg. (440 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volkswagen Touareg.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Bentley Azure 2009 Volkswagen Touareg
Make Bentley Volkswagen
Model Azure Touareg
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type Convertible SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6761 cc 4163 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 493 HP 344 HP
Engine RPM 4200 RPM 6800 RPM
Torque 738 Nm 440 Nm
Torque RPM 3200 RPM 3500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Top Speed 288 km/hour 234 km/hour
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Length 5410 mm 4760 mm
Vehicle Height 1520 mm 1930 mm
Wheelbase Size 3120 mm 2860 mm
Fuel Consumption City 19.6 L/100km 16.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 96 L 100 L


 

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