The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Legend 3.5 V6 Automatic (06 - 08) vs. Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
€ 56,600
€ 92,700
€ 56,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 92,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Honda Legend 3.5 V6 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.1 inches shorter, 4 inches narrower and 0.3 inches lower than the Audi A8 4.2 TDI.
Honda Legend 3.5 V6
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
57.2
72.7
83.7
57.5
76.7
83.1
72.7 in
Width
76.7 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
57.2 in
Height
57.5 in
110.2
195.2
117.8
202.2
195.2 in
Length
202.2 in
110.2 in
Wheelbase
117.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Legend 3.5 V6
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
4109 lb
Curb Weight
4564 lb
5093 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5864 lb
Weight Difference:
454 lb
9.95 %
General
Honda Legend 3.5 V6
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
KB1
Generation
D4 (4H)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Honda Legend 3.5 V6
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Code
CDSB
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
4.1 L / 201 cu in
291 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
346 hp
at 4000 rpm
Honda Legend 3.5 V6
291 hp
346 hp
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
260 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Max. Torque
590 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Honda Legend 3.5 V6
260 lb‑ft
590 lb‑ft
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Performance
Honda Legend 3.5 V6
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Legend 3.5 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
▶ REPLAY
14.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.19 lb/hp
Honda Legend 3.5 V6
14.12 lb/hp
13.19 lb/hp
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Legend 3.5 V6
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Honda Legend 3.5 V6
20 mpg
32 mpg
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
14 mpg
city
25 mpg
26 mpg
highway
No data
19.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
378 mi
Range
756 mi
Honda Legend 3.5 V6
378 mi
756 mi
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Environmental Impact
227.4 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
152.2 kWh
Honda Legend 3.5 V6
227.4 kWh
152.2 kWh
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
459 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Legend 3.5 V6
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
983 lb
Maximum Payload
1301 lb
12.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
