Abarth 595 vs Bentley Bentayga
What's the difference?

Abarth 595

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2018 price

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Bentley Bentayga

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2024 price

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Summary

2018 Abarth 595

2024 Bentley Bentayga

By Tim Robson

By Laura Berry

Safety Rating

Engine Type

Turbo 4, 1.4L

Twin Turbo V8, 4.0L

Fuel Type

Unleaded Petrol

Premium Unleaded Petrol

Fuel Efficiency

5.8L/100km (combined)

12.8L/100km (combined)

Seating

Likes

Good engine/chassis combo
Surprising grip levels
Unusual

Practical and spacious
Remarkable dynamics for its size and weight
Twin-turbo V8 is no W12 but still awesome

Dislikes

Terrible driving position
Ride not great around town
No reversing camera

Not great value for money, but that's not the point
Awkward looking to my eyes
Interior could be more special

2018 Abarth 595 Summary

Since 1949, Abarth has been giving the venerable Italian brand, Fiat, a patina of performance, based largely on giant-killing feats in small modified cars like the Fiat 600 of the 1960s.

More recently, the brand has been revived to boost the fortunes of the smallest Fiat on sale in Australia. Known formally as the Abarth 595, the tiny hatch packs a bit of a surprise under its distinctive snout.

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2024 Bentley Bentayga Summary

Yes, you can drive your Bentley and keep your family. It's called compromise, or the Bentayga, Bentley's SUV.

The Bentayga my family has been living with is the Azure grade which promises to be even more comfortable and pleasant than the rest of the range.

Comfort is important and we'll cover the Bentayga's lavish details in time, but our mission first and foremost is to find out if the Bentayga makes a good family SUV.

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Deep dive comparison

2018 Abarth 595 2024 Bentley Bentayga

Verdict

It’s tough to be kind to the Abarth 595. Based on a platform that’s more than a decade old, the car has been left behind by its rivals in many ways, including basic ergonomics and its value equation.

The larger engine does work well in this smaller package, and its road-holding ability belies its size. However, only die-hard fans of the Abarth brand will be able to cope with the uncomfortable seating position and a complete lack of even the most perfunctory features that cars costing $10,000 less are able to offer.

Verdict

The Bentley Bentayga Azure may look a bit awkward and it surely isn't great value for money, but it is a true Bentley and a very good family SUV that not only provides terrific practicality but superb performance and comfort.

Abarth 595 vs Bentley Bentayga What's the difference?

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Abarth 595 vs Bentley Bentayga
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