2011 Bentley Continental Supersports vs. 2013 Audi A3
To start off, 2013 Audi A3 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Bentley Continental Supersports. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Bentley Continental Supersports would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2011 Bentley Continental Supersports is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Bentley Continental Supersports (621 HP) has 483 more horse power than 2013 Audi A3. (138 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Bentley Continental Supersports should accelerate faster than 2013 Audi A3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Bentley Continental Supersports weights approximately 736 kg more than 2013 Audi A3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are all wheel drive (AWD) - 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, 2011 Bentley Continental Supersports (800 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 480 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Audi A3. (320 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2011 Bentley Continental Supersports will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Audi A3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Bentley Continental Supersports | 2013 Audi A3 | |
| Make | Bentley | Audi |
| Model | Continental Supersports | A3 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | W | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 621 HP | 138 HP |
| Torque | 800 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2241 kg | 1505 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4803 mm | 4292 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1946 mm | 1995 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1379 mm | 1423 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2746 mm | 2578 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
