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VW Arteon vs Bentley Bentayga comparison

Compare performance (320 HP vs 550 HP), boot space and price (43,300 £ vs 177,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW Arteon or Bentley Bentayga?

VW Arteon vs Bentley Bentayga: Key differences

VW Arteon

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  • considerably cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • substantially lighter
  • slightly more trunk space
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Bentley Bentayga

  • clearly more power
  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Arteon

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

VW Arteon is considerably cheaper – starting at 43,300 £ , while the Bentley Bentayga costs 177,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 133,976 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Arteon uses 5.1 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Bentley Bentayga with 13 L/100km. The difference is about 7.9 L/100km.

Bentayga

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 Bentayga offers clearly more power – delivering 550 HP compared to 320 HP. That’s roughly 230 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Bentley Bentayga is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 4.5 s, while the VW Arteon takes 4.9 s. That’s about 0.4 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Bentley Bentayga is a bit faster – reaching 290 km/h, while the VW Arteon tops out at 250 km/h. The difference is around 40 km/h.

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

Arteon

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, VW Arteon is substantially lighter – 1,607 kg compared to 2,415 kg. The difference is around 808 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Arteon offers slightly more boot space – 590 L compared to 484 L. That’s a difference of about 106 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Bentley Bentayga offers very slightly more capacity – up to 1,774 L, about 142 L more than the VW Arteon.

When it comes to payload, the Bentley Bentayga carries noticeably more – 835 kg compared to 569 kg. That’s a difference of about 266 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Arteon 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.

from £43,300
Arteon

VW Arteon

  • Engine Type : Diesel, Petrol
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 150 - 320 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5.1 - 8.6 L/100km
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VW Arteon

The VW Arteon cuts a fastback silhouette that manages to look more expensive than it is, with a cabin that feels calm, roomy and smartly finished. It blends relaxed long distance comfort with a touch of sporting poise, making it a clever choice for buyers who want grand touring polish without shouting for attention.

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Bentley Bentayga

The Bentley Bentayga wraps top-tier luxury and SUV practicality into one impeccably finished package, with a hushed cabin and amenities that pamper both driver and passengers. It’s the sort of car that signals success with understatement — a tailored suit on wheels that makes long drives feel like first-class travel.

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Bentley Bentayga

Costs and Consumption
Price
43,300 - 60,800 £
Price
177,300 - 230,400 £
Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 8.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
13 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
50 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
17.3 kWh
co2
133 - 195 g/km
co2
294 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
66 L
Fuel tank capacity
75 - 85 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,607 - 1,773 kg
Curb weight
2,415 - 2,514 kg
Trunk capacity
590 L
Trunk capacity
484 L
Length
4,866 mm
Length
5,125 - 5,305 mm
Width
1,871 mm
Width
1,998 mm
Height
1,434 - 1,451 mm
Height
1,728 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,632 L
Max trunk capacity
1,774 L
Payload
467 - 569 kg
Payload
736 - 835 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 320 HP
Power HP
462 - 550 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 9.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 5.3 s
Max Speed
216 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
254 - 290 km/h
Torque
320 - 420 Nm
Torque
700 - 770 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
110 - 235 kW
Power kW
340 - 404 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
2,995 - 3,996 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,020 - 2,022
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
VW
Brand
Bentley
What drivetrain options does the VW Arteon have?

The VW Arteon is available as Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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