The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton V10 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 06) vs. Bentley Flying Spur V8 Automatic (14 - ..)
€ 89,300

€ 190,900

€ 89,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 190,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Phaeton V10 TDI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 9.6 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the Bentley Flying Spur V8.
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
Bentley Flying Spur V8
57.1
74.9
83.8
58.6
75.7
86.9
74.9 in
Width
75.7 in
83.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
86.9 in
57.1 in
Height
58.6 in
113.4
199
120.7
208.6
199 in
Length
208.6 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
120.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
Bentley Flying Spur V8
5467 lb
Curb Weight
5329 lb
6592 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6552 lb

Weight Difference:
139 lb
2.54 %

General
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
Bentley Flying Spur V8
3D
Generation
Flying Spur
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
Bentley Flying Spur V8
V10 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
VW V8
*AJS*
Engine Code
CYCB
4
Valves
4
10
Cylinders
8
4.9 L / 240 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
309 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
500 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
309 hp
500 hp
Bentley Flying Spur V8
553 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
487 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
553 lb‑ft
487 lb‑ft
Bentley Flying Spur V8
Performance
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
Bentley Flying Spur V8
155 mph
Maximum Speed
183 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V10 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec

Bentley Flying Spur V8
▶ REPLAY
17.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.66 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
17.69 lb/hp
10.66 lb/hp
Bentley Flying Spur V8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
Bentley Flying Spur V8
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
22 mpg
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
21 mpg
22 mpg
Bentley Flying Spur V8
14 mpg
city
15 mpg
28 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
490 mi
Range
513 mi
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
490 mi
513 mi
Bentley Flying Spur V8
Environmental Impact
234.5 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).
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).
206.5 kWh
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
234.5 kWh
206.5 kWh
Bentley Flying Spur V8
Euro 3 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6
496 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
409 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
Bentley Flying Spur V8
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
4
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data