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Bentley Flying Spur vs VW Polo comparison

Compare performance (550 HP vs 207 HP), boot space and price (180,900 £ vs 17,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Bentley Flying Spur or VW Polo?

Bentley Flying Spur vs VW Polo: Key differences

Bentley Flying Spur

  • substantially more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • a bit more trunk space

VW Polo

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  • substantially cheaper
  • substantially lighter

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

Flying Spur

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

VW Polo is substantially cheaper – starting at 17,300 £ , while the Bentley Flying Spur costs 180,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 163,599 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Bentley Flying Spur uses 3.3 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the VW Polo with 5.1 L/100km. The difference is about 1.8 L/100km.

Polo

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Bentley Flying Spur offers substantially more power – delivering 550 HP compared to 207 HP. That’s roughly 343 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Bentley Flying Spur is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 4.1 s, while the VW Polo takes 6.5 s. That’s about 2.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Bentley Flying Spur delivers significantly more torque with 770 Nm compared to 320 Nm. That’s about 450 Nm more.

Flying Spur

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

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

In terms of curb weight, VW Polo is substantially lighter – 1,143 kg compared to 2,330 kg. The difference is around 1,187 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Bentley Flying Spur offers a bit more boot space – 420 L compared to 351 L. That’s a difference of about 69 L.

When it comes to payload, the Bentley Flying Spur carries noticeably more – 650 kg compared to 457 kg. That’s a difference of about 193 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Polo is clearly superior overall 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.

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Polo

VW Polo

  • Engine Type : Petrol
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 80 - 207 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5.1 - 6.5 L/100km
Bentley Flying Spur
VW Polo

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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 Polo

The Polo is a small car with surprisingly grown-up refinement, delivering comfortable packaging, crisp handling and a build quality that punches above its class. For buyers who want a practical, fuss-free hatch that still feels a little premium, it’s a sensible, slightly cheeky choice you’ll enjoy every day.

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Bentley Flying Spur
VW Polo

Costs and Consumption

Price
180,900 - 186,300 £
Price
17,300 - 30,800 £
Consumption L/100km
3.3 - 12.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 6.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
41 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
18 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
75 - 288 g/km
co2
116 - 148 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
80 - 90 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,330 - 2,505 kg
Curb weight
1,143 - 1,378 kg
Trunk capacity
420 L
Trunk capacity
351 L
Length
5,316 mm
Length
-
Width
2,013 mm
Width
1,751 mm
Height
1,483 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
525 - 650 kg
Payload
432 - 457 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol
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
Power HP
544 - 550 HP
Power HP
80 - 207 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 - 4.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.5 - 15.6 s
Max Speed
285 - 318 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
750 - 770 Nm
Torque
93 - 320 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
400 - 404 kW
Power kW
59 - 152 kW
Engine capacity
2,894 - 3,996 cm3
Engine capacity
999 - 1,984 cm3

General

Model Year
2,021 - 2,022
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
Brand
Bentley
Brand
VW
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