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VW Golf vs Bentley Flying Spur comparison

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

VW Golf vs Bentley Flying Spur: Key differences

VW Golf

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  • substantially cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • considerably more electric range
  • substantially lighter
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Bentley Flying Spur

  • substantially more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Golf

Costs and Efficiency:

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

VW Golf is substantially 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 substantially 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 considerably more range – reaching up to 143 km, about 102 km more than the Bentley Flying Spur.

Flying Spur

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 substantially 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 clearly 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.

Golf

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 substantially 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 very 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 stands well ahead of its rival 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

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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

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
Bentley Flying Spur

Costs and Consumption

Price
28,300 - 46,700 £
Price
180,900 - 186,300 £
Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
3.3 - 12.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
131 - 143 km
Electric Range
41 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
18 kWh
co2
25 - 173 g/km
co2
75 - 288 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
80 - 90 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,307 - 1,662 kg
Curb weight
2,330 - 2,505 kg
Trunk capacity
273 - 381 L
Trunk capacity
420 L
Length
-
Length
5,316 mm
Width
1,789 mm
Width
2,013 mm
Height
-
Height
1,483 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
438 - 508 kg
Payload
525 - 650 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, 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 - 325 HP
Power HP
544 - 550 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.3 - 10.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 - 4.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
285 - 318 km/h
Torque
220 - 420 Nm
Torque
750 - 770 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
85 - 239 kW
Power kW
400 - 404 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
2,894 - 3,996 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,021 - 2,022
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, G
Brand
VW
Brand
Bentley
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