The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08) vs. Bentley Flying Spur V8 Automatic (14 - ..)
€ 64,500

€ 190,900

€ 64,500
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 V6 TDI DPF 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 V6 TDI DPF
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 V6 TDI DPF
Bentley Flying Spur V8
4923 lb
Curb Weight
5329 lb
6085 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6552 lb

Weight Difference:
406 lb
7.62 %

General
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
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 V6 TDI DPF
Bentley Flying Spur V8
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
VW V8
*CAR*
Engine Code
CYCB
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
230 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
500 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
230 hp
500 hp
Bentley Flying Spur V8
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
487 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
332 lb‑ft
487 lb‑ft
Bentley Flying Spur V8
Performance
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Bentley Flying Spur V8
147 mph
Maximum Speed
183 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec

Bentley Flying Spur V8
▶ REPLAY
21.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.66 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
21.4 lb/hp
10.66 lb/hp
Bentley Flying Spur V8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Bentley Flying Spur V8
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
22 mpg
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
25 mpg
22 mpg
Bentley Flying Spur V8
18 mpg
city
15 mpg
31 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
595 mi
Range
513 mi
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
595 mi
513 mi
Bentley Flying Spur V8
Environmental Impact
193.4 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 V6 TDI DPF
193.4 kWh
206.5 kWh
Bentley Flying Spur V8
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6
399 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
409 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Bentley Flying Spur V8
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
4
1162 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data