Bentley Flying Spur vs. Volkswagen Phaeton
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Bentley Flying Spur and Volkswagen Phaeton contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Bentley Flying Spur and the Volkswagen Phaeton.
When we compare the Bentley Flying Spur's and the Volkswagen Phaeton's specifications and ratings, the Bentley Flying Spur has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency and base engine power. The Volkswagen Phaeton has the advantage in the area of interior volume. Based on this comparison of the Bentley Flying Spur's and the Volkswagen Phaeton's specifications and ratings, the Bentley Flying Spur is a better car than the Volkswagen Phaeton.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Bentley Flying Spur’s base engine makes 542 horsepower, and the Volkswagen Phaeton base engine makes 335 horsepower. The Flying Spur is rated to deliver an average of 17 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 476 miles. The Phaeton is rated to deliver an average of 16 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 483 miles.This gives the Bentley Flying Spur the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Volkswagen Phaeton the advantage in maximum range. The Flying Spur uses premium unleaded, and the Phaeton uses gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Volkswagen Phaeton has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more rear head room and rear leg room. The Bentley Flying Spur, a large car, has the advantage in the areas of front head room, front leg room and cargo space.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$254,463 - $372,836
Starting MSRP:
$214,900
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Exotic Large Cars)
$370,850
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Exotic Large Cars)
$214,900 - $503,000
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$67,370
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
N/A
Category Starting MSRP Range:
N/A
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
Price Range:
-
Category Avg Price:
N/A
Category Avg Price Range:
N/A
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
13
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
1,426
# Good or Great Deals:
3
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$12,119
Price Range:
$6,400 - $14,999
Category Avg Price:
N/A
Category Avg Price Range:
N/A
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
1
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
16,451
# Good or Great Deals:
0
Bentley Flying Spur Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.6 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Volkswagen Phaeton Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Bentley Flying Spur
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Volkswagen Phaeton
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
0.9
Typical Category Recalls:
(Exotic Large Cars)
0.9
Category Range for Recalls:
(Exotic Large Cars)
0.8 - 0.9
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Bentley Flying Spur Rankings
Not yet available
Volkswagen Phaeton Rankings
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline, Plug-In Hybrid
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Bentley Flying Spur Trim Levels
A V8, Azure V8, Mulliner V8, Mulliner W12, S V8, Speed, Speed Edition 12, V8
Volkswagen Phaeton Trim Levels
V8, W12
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years
Warranty, Powertrain:
3 years
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
542 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
568 foot-lbs @ 2000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.106 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
335 hp @ 6500 rpm
Torque:
317 foot-lbs @ 3500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.064 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
4 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
15 / 20 / 17
Range (city/hwy):
357 / 476 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
4.2 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
14 / 21 / 16
Range (city/hwy):
322 / 483 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Air Suspension:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Massage Seats:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Android Auto:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Air Suspension:
N/A
Alloy wheels:
Available
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Massage Seats:
Available
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Satellite radio:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Android Auto:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
Available
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Backup camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
37.4 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Rear Head Room:
37 inches
Rear Leg Room:
42.9 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
14.8 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
102.0 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
37.2 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.7 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
59.6 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.1 inches
Rear Leg Room:
43.1 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
57.8 inches
Cargo Space:
13 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
108.0 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5137 lbs
Width:
87.4 inches
Height:
58.4 inches
Length:
209.3 inches
Wheelbase:
125.8 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5194 lbs
Width:
74.9 inches
Height:
57.1 inches
Length:
203.7 inches
Wheelbase:
118.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
5 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
20.0 x 9.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
265/45R20
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
Not yet available
Wheel Type:
Not yet available
Tire Size:
Not yet available
Exterior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Not available
Blue
Not available
Gray
Not available
Green
Not available
Purple
Not available
Silver
Not available
White
Not available
Exterior Colors
Beige
Papillon Silver Heliochrome
Black
Black / Black Klavierlack / Luxury Black Heliochrome
Blue
Antibes Blue Metallic / Apassionata Blue Heliochrome / Deep Blue Pearl Effect / Luna Blue / Luna Blue Klavierlack
Gray
Cairo Gray Metallic / Coucou Gray
Green
Marais Green Metallic / Waterworld Pearl Effect
Purple
Nocturne Aubergine / Nocturne Aubergine Klavierlack
Silver
Reflex Silver
White
Campanella White
Interior Colors
Beige
Camel
Black
Beluga / Burnt Oak
Blue
Imperial Blue
Brown
Newmarket Tan / Saddle
Gray
Brunel / Porpoise / Portland
Green
Cumbrian Green
Purple
Damson
Red
Cricket Ball / Hotspur
White
Linen / Magnolia
Interior Colors
Beige
Sonnen Beige premium leather
Black
Not available
Blue
Navy Blue premium leather / Petrol premium leather
Brown
Not available
Gray
Anthracite premium leather / Kristall Gray premium leather
Green
Not available
Purple
Not available
Red
Not available
White
Not available
