The EPA has just released its official ratings for the 2020 Bentley Bentayga Hybrid, and, as it turns out, the V8 is more efficient.
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Finding yourself stuck when it comes to choosing between a hybrid and a more traditional V8 model for your new Bentley Bentayga? We’ve got a bit of news for you that might just make the decision clearer. The EPA has just released its official ratings for the 2020 Bentley Bentayga Hybrid, and, as it turns out, the car’s environmentally friendly labeling might be just that. In fact, the V8 model turns out to be more efficient.
New Details Emerge On All-New Bentley Bentayga Hybrid | HotCars
Hybrid
New Details Emerge On All-New Bentley Bentayga Hybrid | HotCars
Comparison
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The Bentayga V8 earned a 23 mpg rating on the highway, making it clearly more efficient once you open it up. The V8 also is capable of ponying up 100 extra horsepower and goes from 0 to 60 mph a whole second faster. Add on to that the Bentayga V8 has an EPA-rated highway range of 518 miles whereas the Hybrid scored a 430-mile range, and you start to see why the V8 might be a more attractive option, especially if you expect to take your vehicle on the freeway time and again.
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Other Differences
New Details Emerge On All-New Bentley Bentayga Hybrid | HotCars
Those who are truly eco-conscious will still might want to choose the hybrid due to the all-electric range allowing for zero emissions. And those who are concerned about cost – like most Bentley purchasers – will also see the hybrid’s more reasonable $160,000 purchase price (the V8 goes for $170,000). Nonetheless, the V8 is the choice for those who actually want an overall more efficient luxury SUV.
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