The Comparative Analysis :

Bentley Flying Spur V8 Automatic (14 - ..) vs. VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (08 - 10)

€ 190,900
Bentley Flying Spur V8 Automatic (14 - ..) Bentley Flying Spur V8
€ 65,800
 VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (08 - 10) VW Phaeton V6 TDI
€ 190,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 65,800

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Bentley Flying Spur V8 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 9.6 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the VW Phaeton V6 TDI.
Bentley Flying Spur V8
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
58.6
Blueprint Bentley Flying Spur V8 Automatic (14 - ..)
75.7
86.9
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (08 - 10)
74.9
83.8
75.7 in
Width
74.9 in
86.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.8 in
58.6 in
Height
57.1 in
Blueprint Bentley Flying Spur V8 Automatic (14 - ..)
120.7
208.6
Blueprint VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (08 - 10)
113.4
199
208.6 in
Length
199 in
120.7 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Bentley Flying Spur V8
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
5329 lb
Curb Weight
4923 lb
6552 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6085 lb
Bentley Flying Spur V8 Automatic (14 - ..)
Weight Difference:
406 lb
7.62 %
VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (08 - 10)

General

Bentley Flying Spur V8
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Flying Spur
Generation
3D
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Bentley Flying Spur V8
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
VW V8
Engine Series
CYCB
Engine Code
*CEX*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
500 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Bentley Flying Spur V8
500 hp
237 hp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
487 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Bentley Flying Spur V8
487 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton V6 TDI

Performance

Bentley Flying Spur V8
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
183 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

236 ft
0.000 sec

Bentley Flying Spur V8

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
10.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.77 lb/hp
Bentley Flying Spur V8
10.66 lb/hp
20.77 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Bentley Flying Spur V8
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Bentley Flying Spur V8
22 mpg
26 mpg
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
15 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
33 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
513 mi
Range
621 mi
Bentley Flying Spur V8
513 mi
621 mi
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Environmental Impact
206.5 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
185.2 kWh
Bentley Flying Spur V8
206.5 kWh
185.2 kWh
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
409 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
385 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Bentley Flying Spur V8
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
4
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1162 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data