2012 Volkswagen Tiguan vs. 2013 Bentley Continental
To start off, 2013 Bentley Continental is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2013 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Bentley Continental (621 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 483 more horse power than 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan. (138 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Bentley Continental weights approximately 854 kg more than 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Bentley Continental is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental 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, 2013 Bentley Continental (800 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 480 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan. (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2013 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan. 2013 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan has manual transmission. 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan | 2013 Bentley Continental | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Bentley |
| Model | Tiguan | Continental |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 621 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 800 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Premium |
| Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 329 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.2 seconds | 3.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1541 kg | 2395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4426 mm | 4804 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1809 mm | 2194 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1703 mm | 1388 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2604 mm | 2745 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 4.8 L/100km | 11 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 6.3 L/100km | 18.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 90 L |
