The Comparative Analysis :

VW Phaeton V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 07) vs. Bentley Flying Spur V8 Automatic (14 - ..)

€ 79,700
VW Phaeton V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 07) VW Phaeton V8
€ 190,900
 Bentley Flying Spur V8 Automatic (14 - ..) Bentley Flying Spur V8
€ 79,700
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 V8 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 V8
Bentley Flying Spur V8
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 07)
74.9
83.8
58.6
Blueprint Bentley Flying Spur V8 Automatic (14 - ..)
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
Blueprint VW Phaeton V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 07)
113.4
199
Blueprint Bentley Flying Spur V8 Automatic (14 - ..)
120.7
208.6
199 in
Length
208.6 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
120.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Phaeton V8
Bentley Flying Spur V8
4941 lb
Curb Weight
5329 lb
6085 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6552 lb
VW Phaeton V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 07)
Weight Difference:
388 lb
7.28 %
Bentley Flying Spur V8 Automatic (14 - ..)

General

VW Phaeton V8
Bentley Flying Spur V8
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 V8
Bentley Flying Spur V8
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
VW V8
*BGH*
Engine Code
CYCB
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
330 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
500 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Phaeton V8
330 hp
500 hp
Bentley Flying Spur V8
317 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
487 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
VW Phaeton V8
317 lb‑ft
487 lb‑ft
Bentley Flying Spur V8

Performance

VW Phaeton V8
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

315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V8

62 mph 62
mph

236 ft
0.000 sec

Bentley Flying Spur V8

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Phaeton V8
Bentley Flying Spur V8
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
22 mpg
VW Phaeton V8
18 mpg
22 mpg
Bentley Flying Spur V8
12 mpg
city
15 mpg
25 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
430 mi
Range
513 mi
VW Phaeton V8
430 mi
513 mi
Bentley Flying Spur V8
Environmental Impact
246.2 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).
206.5 kWh
VW Phaeton V8
246.2 kWh
206.5 kWh
Bentley Flying Spur V8
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6
499 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
409 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Phaeton V8
Bentley Flying Spur V8
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
4
1144 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data