2009 Bentley Continental GTC vs. 2013 Volvo XC60
To start off, 2013 Volvo XC60 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Bentley Continental GTC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Bentley Continental GTC would be higher. At 5,997 cc, 2009 Bentley Continental GTC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Bentley Continental GTC (592 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 271 more horse power than 2013 Volvo XC60. (321 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Continental GTC should accelerate faster than 2013 Volvo XC60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Bentley Continental GTC weights approximately 667 kg more than 2013 Volvo XC60. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 GTC (553 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Volvo XC60. (480 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Continental GTC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Volvo XC60. 2009 Bentley Continental GTC has automatic transmission and 2013 Volvo XC60 has manual transmission. 2013 Volvo XC60 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Bentley Continental GTC will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Bentley Continental GTC | 2013 Volvo XC60 | |
Make | Bentley | Volvo |
Model | Continental GTC | XC60 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5997 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Type | W | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 6 valves |
Horse Power | 592 HP | 321 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 553 Nm | 480 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 93 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 321 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 1918 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4627 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1713 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2774 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 21.4 L/100km | 12.1 L/100km |