2009 Bentley Continental GT vs. 2004 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2009 Bentley Continental GT is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Volkswagen Touareg. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Volkswagen Touareg would be higher. Both 2009 Bentley Continental GT and 2004 Volkswagen Touareg are equipped with a 5,998 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Bentley Continental GT (552 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 2004 Volkswagen Touareg. (444 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Continental GT should accelerate faster than 2004 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 159 kg more than 2009 Bentley Continental GT.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 GT (650 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Volkswagen Touareg. (600 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Continental GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Volkswagen Touareg.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Bentley Continental GT | 2004 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Bentley | Volkswagen |
| Model | Continental GT | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Type | W | W |
| Horse Power | 552 HP | 444 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 650 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.2 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Top Speed | 318 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2385 kg | 2544 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 14 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 23.7 L/100km | 22.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 17.3 L/100km | 15.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 100 L |
