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VW Taigo vs Bentley Bentayga comparison

Compare performance (150 HP vs 550 HP), boot space and price (19,900 £ vs 177,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW Taigo or Bentley Bentayga?

VW Taigo vs Bentley Bentayga: Key differences

VW Taigo

4.6 (5 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • substantially lighter
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Bentley Bentayga

  • substantially more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Taigo

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

VW Taigo is considerably cheaper – starting at 19,900 £ , while the Bentley Bentayga costs 177,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 157,337 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Taigo uses 5.3 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Bentley Bentayga with 13 L/100km. The difference is about 7.7 L/100km.

Bentayga

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 Bentayga offers substantially more power – delivering 550 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 400 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Bentley Bentayga is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.5 s, while the VW Taigo takes 8.2 s. That’s about 3.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Bentley Bentayga delivers significantly more torque with 770 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 520 Nm more.

Taigo

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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, VW Taigo is substantially lighter – 1,229 kg compared to 2,415 kg. The difference is around 1,186 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Bentley Bentayga offers marginally more boot space – 484 L compared to 440 L. That’s a difference of about 44 L.

When it comes to payload, the Bentley Bentayga carries considerably more – 835 kg compared to 457 kg. That’s a difference of about 378 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Taigo 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 £19,900
Taigo

VW Taigo

  • Engine Type Petrol
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 95 - 150 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.3 - 5.8 L/100km
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VW Taigo

The VW Taigo blends a coupe-like roofline with crossover practicality, giving it a stylish presence on the road while remaining easy to live with for everyday driving. It delivers a comfortable ride, intuitive tech and smart use of space, making it a good choice if you want SUV looks without the bulk of a larger vehicle.

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Reviews VW Taigo

4.6 (5 Reviews)
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Taiger
25 Jun 2026, 18:04:38

Good enough for four stars, not stellar but ok for VW

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Volker
15 Jun 2026, 09:53:01

Great car for city and short-distance driving. Solid interior and chic design. Even the 95 hp version is adequately powered.

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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
19,900 - 31,800 £
Price
177,300 - 230,400 £
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 5.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
13 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
50 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
17.3 kWh
co2
120 - 132 g/km
co2
294 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
75 - 85 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,229 - 1,302 kg
Curb weight
2,415 - 2,514 kg
Trunk capacity
440 L
Trunk capacity
484 L
Length
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Length
5,125 - 5,305 mm
Width
1,757 mm
Width
1,998 mm
Height
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Height
1,728 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,774 L
Payload
448 - 457 kg
Payload
736 - 835 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
95 - 150 HP
Power HP
462 - 550 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.2 - 11.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 5.3 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
254 - 290 km/h
Torque
175 - 250 Nm
Torque
700 - 770 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
70 - 110 kW
Power kW
340 - 404 kW
Engine capacity
999 - 1,498 cm3
Engine capacity
2,995 - 3,996 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,020 - 2,022
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
VW
Brand
Bentley
What drivetrain options does the VW Taigo have?

The VW Taigo is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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