2009 Citroen C8 vs. 2012 Bentley Continental GT
To start off, 2012 Bentley Continental GT is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Citroen C8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Citroen C8 would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Bentley Continental GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Bentley Continental GT (567 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 366 more horse power than 2009 Citroen C8. (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Bentley Continental GT should accelerate faster than 2009 Citroen C8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Bentley Continental GT weights approximately 478 kg more than 2009 Citroen C8. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Bentley Continental GT is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Citroen C8. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Bentley Continental GT 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, 2012 Bentley Continental GT (700 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 415 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Citroen C8. (285 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2012 Bentley Continental GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Citroen C8.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Citroen C8 | 2012 Bentley Continental GT | |
Make | Citroen | Bentley |
Model | C8 | Continental GT |
Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2946 cc | 5998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | W |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 567 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 700 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 1700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Flex Fuel |
Top Speed | 205 km/hour | 318 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11 seconds | 4.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1842 kg | 2320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4806 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1943 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1405 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2746 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 91 L |