2009 Bentley Continental GT vs. 2009 Volvo XC70
To start off, both 2009 Bentley Continental GT and 2009 Volvo XC70 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 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Bentley Continental GT (552 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 320 more horse power than 2009 Volvo XC70. (232 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Continental GT should accelerate faster than 2009 Volvo XC70.
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 414 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volvo XC70. (236 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Continental GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volvo XC70.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Bentley Continental GT | 2009 Volvo XC70 | |
Make | Bentley | Volvo |
Model | Continental GT | XC70 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5998 cc | 3192 cc |
Engine Type | W | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 552 HP | 232 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 650 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 18.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2870 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 14 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 23.7 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 70 L |