Bugatti Chiron vs Bugatti Veyron

How does the Bugatti Chiron stack up against the Bugatti Veyron? We put their headline specs side by side so you can see exactly where each car leads.

Bugatti ChironBugatti Chiron
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Bugatti VeyronBugatti Veyron
SpecBugatti ChironBugatti Veyron
Horsepower (max)1,600 hp1,200 hp
0-100 km/h (fastest)2.3 s2.4 s
Top speed490 km/h431 km/h
Variants44
Body styleMid-engine quad-turbo W16 hypercarMid-engine quad-turbo W16 hypercar
GenerationType 16Type 04
Production2016 – 20242005 – 2015
Length4,544 mm4,462 mm
Width2,038 mm1,998 mm
Height1,212 mm1,204 mm
Wheelbase2,711 mm2,710 mm

Bugatti Chiron vs Bugatti Veyron: common questions

Is the Bugatti Chiron or Bugatti Veyron faster?
The Bugatti Chiron is quicker, hitting 0-60 mph in 2.2s versus the Bugatti Veyron's 2.3s (0-100 km/h in 2.3s vs 2.4s).
Which has more horsepower, the Bugatti Chiron or the Bugatti Veyron?
The Bugatti Chiron makes more power: 1,600 hp (1193 kW) versus 1,200 hp (895 kW) for the Bugatti Veyron.
Is the Bugatti Chiron or Bugatti Veyron faster on top speed?
The Bugatti Chiron has the higher top speed at 304 mph (490 km/h), versus 268 mph (431 km/h) for the Bugatti Veyron.
What is the main difference between the Bugatti Chiron and the Bugatti Veyron?
Both are mid-engine quad-turbo w16 hypercars in the same class. The Bugatti Chiron has the power advantage, while the Bugatti Veyron undercuts it, so the choice comes down to the spec differences above.