2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur vs. 2009 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, both 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur 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 5,998 cc, 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur (552 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 414 more horse power than 2009 Volkswagen Passat. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur should accelerate faster than 2009 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur weights approximately 1228 kg more than 2009 Volkswagen Passat. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Volkswagen Passat. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur 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 Continental Flying Spur (650 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 330 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volkswagen Passat. (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volkswagen Passat.
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2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur | 2009 Volkswagen Passat | |
Make | Bentley | Volkswagen |
Model | Continental Flying Spur | Passat |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5998 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Type | W | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 552 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 650 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 18.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 312 km/hour | 204 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.2 seconds | 9.8 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2475 kg | 1247 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5310 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.8 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 70 L |