Compare the2026 Bugatti Tourbillon VS 2026 Ferrari 296

For enhanced safety, the front seat shoulder belts of the Bugatti Tourbillon are height-adjustable to accommodate a wide variety of driver and passenger heights. A better fit can prevent injuries and the increased comfort also encourages passengers to buckle up. The Ferrari 296 doesn’t offer height-adjustable seat belts.

The Bugatti Tourbillon has standard driver and front passenger side knee airbags mounted low on the dashboard. These airbags help prevent the driver and front passenger from sliding under their seatbelts or the main frontal airbags; this keeps them better positioned during a collision for maximum protection. Knee airbags also help keep the legs from striking the dashboard, preventing knee and leg injuries in the case of a serious frontal collision. The 296 doesn’t offer knee airbags.

The Tourbillon has all-wheel drive to maximize traction under poor conditions, especially in ice and snow. The 296 doesn’t offer all-wheel drive.

Both the Tourbillon and the 296 have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding and rearview cameras.

The Bugatti Tourbillon weighs 1003 to 1289 pounds more than the Ferrari 296. The NHTSA advises that heavier cars are much safer in collisions than their significantly lighter counterparts.

The Tourbillon comes with a full 4-year/unlimited-mile basic warranty, which covers the entire car. The 296’s 3-year/unlimited-mile basic warranty expires 1 year sooner.

The Tourbillon’s 8.3 DOHC V16 hybrid produces 956 more horsepower (1775 vs. 819) and 487 lbs.-ft. more torque (1033 vs. 546) than the 296’s standard 3.0 turbo V6 hybrid. The Tourbillon’s 8.3 DOHC V16 hybrid produces 907 more horsepower (1775 vs. 868) and 476 lbs.-ft. more torque (1033 vs. 557) than the 296 Speciale’s standard 3.0 turbo V6 hybrid.

The Tourbillon can travel longer on electricity, only, on a full charge than the 296 GTB on electricity, only, on a full charge:

			Miles
Tourbillon
		Electric Motors	37 miles
296 GTB
		Electric Motor	8 miles
		Speciale Electric Motor	7 miles

The Tourbillon has a standard cap-less fueling system. The fuel filler is automatically opened when the fuel nozzle is inserted and automatically closed when it’s removed. This eliminates the need to unscrew and replace the cap and it reduces fuel evaporation, which causes pollution. The 296 doesn’t offer a cap-less fueling system.

All wheel drive, available in the Tourbillon, provides the best traction for acceleration in wet, dry, and icy conditions. In corners, all wheel drive allows both outside wheels to provide power, balancing the car. This allows for better handling. The Ferrari 296 is not available with all wheel drive.

The Tourbillon has standard air brakes, which adjust the rear spoiler automatically during high-speed braking in order to shorten stopping distances. The 296 doesn’t offer air brakes.

For better traction, the Tourbillon has larger tires than the 296 (F:285/35R20 & R:345/30R21 vs. F:245/35R20 & R:305/35R20).

The Tourbillon’s 345/30R21 rear tires provide better handling because they have a lower 30 series profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the 296’s standard 35 series tires.

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the Tourbillon has standard 21-inch rear wheels. Only 20-inch wheels are available on the 296.

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the Tourbillon’s wheelbase is 5.4 inches longer than on the 296 (107.8 inches vs. 102.4 inches).