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VW Golf Variant vs Bentley Continental Coupe comparison

Compare performance (204 HP vs 549 HP), boot space and price (28,800 £ vs 192,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW Golf Variant or Bentley Continental Coupe?

VW Golf Variant vs Bentley Continental Coupe: Key differences

VW Golf Variant

  • significantly cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • clearly lighter
  • substantially more trunk space
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Bentley Continental Coupe

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

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

Golf Variant

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 Golf Variant is significantly cheaper – starting at 28,800 £ , while the Bentley Continental Coupe costs 192,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 164,095 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Golf Variant uses 4.3 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Bentley Continental Coupe with 11.8 L/100km. The difference is about 7.5 L/100km.

Continental Coupe

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 Continental Coupe offers substantially more power – delivering 549 HP compared to 204 HP. That’s roughly 345 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Bentley Continental Coupe is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the VW Golf Variant takes 6.5 s. That’s about 2.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Bentley Continental Coupe delivers substantially more torque with 770 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 410 Nm more.

Golf Variant

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 Golf Variant offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, VW Golf Variant is clearly lighter – 1,366 kg compared to 2,165 kg. The difference is around 799 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Golf Variant offers substantially more boot space – 611 L compared to 358 L. That’s a difference of about 253 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW Golf Variant carries slightly more – 547 kg compared to 475 kg. That’s a difference of about 72 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Golf Variant is far ahead 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 £28,800
Golf Variant

VW Golf Variant

  • Engine Type Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 116 - 204 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.3 - 7 L/100km
VW Golf Variant
Bentley Continental Coupe

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VW Golf Variant

The Golf Estate packs Volkswagen's familiar poise into a practical, grown-up estate that quietly makes everyday life easier without shouting for attention. It's clever, comfortable and roomy enough for weekend kit or family chaos, offering smart packaging and refined manners that make it a sensible and surprisingly stylish choice for buyers who need space but don't want a van.

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Bentley Continental Coupe

The Bentley Continental Coupe slips between grand tourer and high-fashion statement with effortless poise, its cabin drenched in handcrafted leather and tasteful, indulgent details that make every journey feel like a special occasion. On the road it masks immense performance behind a serene, buttoned-up demeanor while doling out a surprisingly composed and playful driving character whenever you ask for it, making it ideal for buyers who want both presence and comfort with a wink.

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VW Golf Variant
Bentley Continental Coupe

Costs and Consumption

Price
28,800 - 38,800 £
Price
192,900 £
Consumption L/100km
4.3 - 7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
11.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
114 - 159 g/km
co2
268 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
90 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
2
Curb weight
1,366 - 1,551 kg
Curb weight
2,165 kg
Trunk capacity
611 L
Trunk capacity
358 L
Length
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Length
4,850 mm
Width
1,789 mm
Width
1,966 mm
Height
-
Height
1,405 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
509 - 547 kg
Payload
475 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 204 HP
Power HP
549 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.5 - 10.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
318 km/h
Torque
220 - 360 Nm
Torque
770 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
85 - 150 kW
Power kW
404 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
3,996 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2019
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, F, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
VW
Brand
Bentley
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