Both the 296 GTB and the Chiron have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding and rearview cameras.
Compare the2022 Ferrari 296 GTBVS 2022 Bugatti Chiron


Safety
Fuel Economy and Range
On the EPA test cycle the 296 GTB running on electricity gets better mileage than the Chiron:
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MPGe |
296 GTB |
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RWD |
Electric Motor |
45 city/49 hwy |
Chiron |
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MPG |
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AWD |
8.0 turbo W16 |
9 city/14 hwy |
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Pur Sport 8.0 turbo W16 |
8 city/11 hwy |
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8.0 turbo W16 |
9 city/11 hwy |
On the EPA test cycle the 296 GTB running its gasoline engine gets better mileage than the Chiron:
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RWD |
3.0 turbo V6 Hybrid |
16 city/22 hwy |
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AWD |
8.0 turbo W16 |
9 city/14 hwy |
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Pur Sport 8.0 turbo W16 |
8 city/11 hwy |
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8.0 turbo W16 |
9 city/11 hwy |
The 296 GTB can travel with zero emissions for 8 miles. The Chiron can’t move without running its internal combustion engine.
Regenerative brakes improve the 296 GTB’s fuel efficiency by converting inertia back into energy instead of wasting it. The Chiron doesn’t offer a regenerative braking system.
In heavy traffic or at stoplights the 296 GTB’s engine automatically turns off when the vehicle is stopped, saving fuel and reducing pollution. The engine is automatically restarted when the driver gets ready to move again. The Chiron doesn’t offer an automatic engine start/stop system.
Transmission
An eight-speed automatic (SMG) is standard on the Ferrari 296 GTB, for better acceleration and lower engine speed on the highway. Only a seven-speed automatic is available for the Chiron.
Chassis
The Ferrari 296 GTB may be more efficient, handle and accelerate better because it weighs about 950 to 1150 pounds less than the Bugatti Chiron.
Passenger Space
The 296 GTB has 7 cubic feet more passenger volume than the Chiron (61 vs. 54).
Cargo Capacity
The 296 GTB has a much larger trunk than the Chiron (5 vs. 2 cubic feet).
Ergonomics
The 296 GTB has a standard heads-up display that projects speed and tachometer readouts in front of the driver’s line of sight, allowing drivers to view information without diverting their eyes from the road. The Chiron doesn’t offer a heads-up display.
The 296 GTB’s rain-sensitive wipers adjust their speed and turn on and off automatically based on the amount of rainfall on the windshield. This allows the driver to concentrate on driving without constantly adjusting the wipers. The Chiron’s
The 296 GTB’s standard separate stalk mounted cruise control is close at hand. The Chiron’s standard cruise control is on an over-crowded turn signal stalk.