2009 Bentley Continental GT vs. 2012 Volvo XC70
To start off, 2012 Volvo XC70 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Bentley Continental GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Bentley Continental GT would be higher. At 5,998 cc, 2009 Bentley Continental GT is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Bentley Continental GT weights approximately 505 kg more than 2012 Volvo XC70.
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 250 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volvo XC70. (400 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Continental GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volvo XC70.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Bentley Continental GT | 2012 Volvo XC70 | |
Make | Bentley | Volvo |
Model | Continental GT | XC70 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5998 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Type | W | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 552 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 650 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2385 kg | 1880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4838 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1862 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1604 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2815 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 14 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 23.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 70 L |