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VW Passat vs Bentley Flying Spur comparison

Compare performance (272 HP vs 550 HP), boot space and price (36,500 £ vs 180,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW Passat or Bentley Flying Spur?

VW Passat vs Bentley Flying Spur: Key differences

VW Passat

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  • substantially cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • clearly more electric range
  • significantly lighter
  • visibly more trunk space

Bentley Flying Spur

  • substantially more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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

Passat

Costs and Efficiency:

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

VW Passat is substantially cheaper – starting at 36,500 £ , while the Bentley Flying Spur costs 180,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 144,395 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Passat uses 1.2 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Bentley Flying Spur with 3.3 L/100km. The difference is about 2.1 L/100km.

As for electric range, the VW Passat offers clearly more range – reaching up to 135 km, about 94 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 272 HP. That’s roughly 278 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Bentley Flying Spur is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.1 s, while the VW Passat takes 5.8 s. That’s about 1.7 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Bentley Flying Spur is noticeably faster – reaching 318 km/h, while the VW Passat 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 400 Nm. That’s about 370 Nm more.

Passat

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 Passat offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, VW Passat is significantly lighter – 1,573 kg compared to 2,330 kg. The difference is around 757 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Passat offers visibly more boot space – 690 L compared to 420 L. That’s a difference of about 270 L.

When it comes to payload, the Bentley Flying Spur carries slightly more – 650 kg compared to 577 kg. That’s a difference of about 73 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Passat 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.

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Passat

VW Passat

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 122 - 272 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.2 - 8 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 124 - 135 km
VW Passat
Bentley Flying Spur

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Dimensions and Body

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VW Passat

The VW Passat is the grown-up family car that gets the basics absolutely right — roomy, comfortable and built to handle weekday commutes and weekend getaways without fuss. It won't set your pulse racing, but its calm composure and sensible packaging make it boring in the best possible way: a dependable, no‑drama choice for buyers who value practicality over flash.

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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 Passat
Bentley Flying Spur

Costs and Consumption

Price
36,500 - 58,500 £
Price
180,900 - 186,300 £
Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
3.3 - 12.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
124 - 135 km
Electric Range
41 km
Battery Capacity
19.7 kWh
Battery Capacity
18 kWh
co2
28 - 181 g/km
co2
75 - 288 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 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
1,573 - 1,858 kg
Curb weight
2,330 - 2,505 kg
Trunk capacity
510 - 690 L
Trunk capacity
420 L
Length
4,917 mm
Length
5,316 mm
Width
1,849 mm
Width
2,013 mm
Height
1,521 mm
Height
1,483 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,770 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
501 - 577 kg
Payload
525 - 650 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
122 - 272 HP
Power HP
544 - 550 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.8 - 10.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 - 4.3 s
Max Speed
220 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
285 - 318 km/h
Torque
250 - 400 Nm
Torque
750 - 770 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
90 - 200 kW
Power kW
400 - 404 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
2,894 - 3,996 cm3

General

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