The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton V6 FSI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 15) vs. Bentley Flying Spur W12 Automatic (13 - ..)
€ 77,400

€ 199,200

€ 77,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 199,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Phaeton V6 FSI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 9.4 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the Bentley Flying Spur W12.
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
Bentley Flying Spur W12
57.1
74.9
83.4
58.6
75.7
86.9
74.9 in
Width
75.7 in
83.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
86.9 in
57.1 in
Height
58.6 in
113.4
199.2
120.7
208.6
199.2 in
Length
208.6 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
120.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
Bentley Flying Spur W12
4749 lb
Curb Weight
5456 lb
5908 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6552 lb

Weight Difference:
708 lb
12.98 %

General
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
Bentley Flying Spur W12
3D
Generation
Flying Spur
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
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 V6 FSI
Bentley Flying Spur W12
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
VW W12
*CMV*
Engine Code
CVAA, DBDB
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
12
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
276 hp
at 6250 rpm
Power
616 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
276 hp
616 hp
Bentley Flying Spur W12
273 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
590 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
273 lb‑ft
590 lb‑ft
Bentley Flying Spur W12
Performance
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
Bentley Flying Spur W12
155 mph
Maximum Speed
199 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V6 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

Bentley Flying Spur W12
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17.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.86 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
17.21 lb/hp
8.86 lb/hp
Bentley Flying Spur W12
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
Bentley Flying Spur W12
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
16 mpg
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
21 mpg
16 mpg
Bentley Flying Spur W12
14 mpg
city
11 mpg
28 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
490 mi
Range
380 mi
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
490 mi
380 mi
Bentley Flying Spur W12
Environmental Impact
216 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).
278.4 kWh
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
216 kWh
278.4 kWh
Bentley Flying Spur W12
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
426 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
552 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
Bentley Flying Spur W12
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
4
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
1096 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data