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Bentley Flying Spur vs VW Golf comparison

Compare performance (550 HP vs 325 HP), boot space and price (180,900 £ vs 28,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Bentley Flying Spur or VW Golf?

Bentley Flying Spur vs VW Golf: Key differences

Bentley Flying Spur

  • considerably more power
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly more trunk space
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VW Golf

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  • clearly cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • clearly more electric range
  • considerably lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Flying Spur

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

VW Golf is clearly cheaper – starting at 28,300 £ , while the Bentley Flying Spur costs 180,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 152,576 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Golf uses 1.1 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Bentley Flying Spur with 3.3 L/100km. The difference is about 2.2 L/100km.

As for electric range, the VW Golf offers clearly more range – reaching up to 143 km, about 102 km more than the Bentley Flying Spur.

Golf

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Bentley Flying Spur offers considerably more power – delivering 550 HP compared to 325 HP. That’s roughly 225 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Bentley Flying Spur is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.1 s, while the VW Golf takes 5.3 s. That’s about 1.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Bentley Flying Spur delivers clearly more torque with 770 Nm compared to 420 Nm. That’s about 350 Nm more.

Flying Spur

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: VW Golf offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, VW Golf is considerably lighter – 1,307 kg compared to 2,330 kg. The difference is around 1,023 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Bentley Flying Spur offers only slightly more boot space – 420 L compared to 381 L. That’s a difference of about 39 L.

When it comes to payload, the Bentley Flying Spur carries noticeably more – 650 kg compared to 508 kg. That’s a difference of about 142 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Golf is decisively ahead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £28,300
Golf

VW Golf

  • Engine Type Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 116 - 325 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 1.1 - 7.6 L/100km
  • Electric Range 131 - 143 km
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Bentley Flying Spur

The Bentley Flying Spur wraps landmark luxury and bespoke British craft into a sedan that feels like a private members' club you can park in your driveway. It delivers chauffeur-grade comfort wrapped in driver-focused poise, turning an ordinary commute into a memorably grand arrival.

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VW Golf

The Golf is a quietly accomplished compact that blends practicality, refinement and approachable driving manners into a very usable everyday package. It’s well built, comfortable and versatile, making it a smart choice whether you want sensible family transport or an enjoyable commuter.

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Bentley Flying Spur
VW Golf

Costs and Consumption
Price
180,900 - 186,300 £
Price
28,300 - 46,700 £
Consumption L/100km
3.3 - 12.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
41 km
Electric Range
131 - 143 km
Battery Capacity
18 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
75 - 288 g/km
co2
25 - 173 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
80 - 90 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
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Curb weight
2,330 - 2,505 kg
Curb weight
1,307 - 1,662 kg
Trunk capacity
420 L
Trunk capacity
273 - 381 L
Length
5,316 mm
Length
-
Width
2,013 mm
Width
1,789 mm
Height
1,483 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
525 - 650 kg
Payload
438 - 508 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
544 - 550 HP
Power HP
116 - 325 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 - 4.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.3 - 10.2 s
Max Speed
285 - 318 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
750 - 770 Nm
Torque
220 - 420 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
400 - 404 kW
Power kW
85 - 239 kW
Engine capacity
2,894 - 3,996 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General
Model Year
2,021 - 2,022
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, F, B
Brand
Bentley
Brand
VW
What drive types are available for the Bentley Flying Spur?

The Bentley Flying Spur is available as All-Wheel Drive.

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