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VW Arteon vs Bentley Flying Spur comparison

Compare performance (320 HP vs 550 HP), boot space and price (43,300 £ vs 180,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW Arteon or Bentley Flying Spur?

VW Arteon vs Bentley Flying Spur: Key differences

VW Arteon

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  • significantly cheaper
  • clearly lighter
  • visibly more trunk space
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Bentley Flying Spur

  • considerably more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • a bit 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 often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

VW Arteon is significantly cheaper – starting at 43,300 £ , while the Bentley Flying Spur costs 180,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 137,576 £.

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

Flying Spur

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Bentley Flying Spur offers considerably 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 Flying Spur is a bit quicker – completing the sprint in 4.1 s, while the VW Arteon takes 4.9 s. That’s about 0.8 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Bentley Flying Spur is visibly faster – reaching 318 km/h, while the VW Arteon tops out at 250 km/h. The difference is around 68 km/h.

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

Arteon

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

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

In terms of curb weight, VW Arteon is clearly lighter – 1,607 kg compared to 2,330 kg. The difference is around 723 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Arteon offers visibly more boot space – 590 L compared to 420 L. That’s a difference of about 170 L.

When it comes to payload, the Bentley Flying Spur carries moderately more – 650 kg compared to 569 kg. That’s a difference of about 81 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Bentley Flying Spur comes out modestly 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 £180,900
Flying Spur

Bentley Flying Spur

  • Engine Type Plugin Hybrid, Petrol
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 544 - 550 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 3.3 - 12.7 L/100km
  • Electric Range 41 km
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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 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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Bentley Flying Spur

Costs and Consumption
Price
43,300 - 60,800 £
Price
180,900 - 186,300 £
Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 8.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
3.3 - 12.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
41 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
18 kWh
co2
133 - 195 g/km
co2
75 - 288 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
66 L
Fuel tank capacity
80 - 90 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
5
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,607 - 1,773 kg
Curb weight
2,330 - 2,505 kg
Trunk capacity
590 L
Trunk capacity
420 L
Length
4,866 mm
Length
5,316 mm
Width
1,871 mm
Width
2,013 mm
Height
1,434 - 1,451 mm
Height
1,483 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,632 L
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
467 - 569 kg
Payload
525 - 650 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 320 HP
Power HP
544 - 550 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 9.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 - 4.3 s
Max Speed
216 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
285 - 318 km/h
Torque
320 - 420 Nm
Torque
750 - 770 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
110 - 235 kW
Power kW
400 - 404 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
2,894 - 3,996 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,021 - 2,022
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, 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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