The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Legend 3.5 V6 Automatic (06 - 08) vs. VW Phaeton V10 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 06)
€ 56,600
€ 89,300
€ 56,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 89,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Honda Legend 3.5 V6 is 3.9 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the VW Phaeton V10 TDI.
Honda Legend 3.5 V6
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
57.2
72.7
83.7
57.1
74.9
83.8
72.7 in
Width
74.9 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.8 in
57.2 in
Height
57.1 in
110.2
195.2
113.4
199
195.2 in
Length
199 in
110.2 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Legend 3.5 V6
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
4109 lb
Curb Weight
5467 lb
5093 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6592 lb
Weight Difference:
1358 lb
24.84 %
General
Honda Legend 3.5 V6
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
KB1
Generation
3D
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
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Honda Legend 3.5 V6
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V10 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*AJS*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
10
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
4.9 L / 240 cu in
291 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
309 hp
at 3750 rpm
Honda Legend 3.5 V6
291 hp
309 hp
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
260 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Max. Torque
553 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Honda Legend 3.5 V6
260 lb‑ft
553 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
Performance
Honda Legend 3.5 V6
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Legend 3.5 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
▶ REPLAY
14.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.69 lb/hp
Honda Legend 3.5 V6
14.12 lb/hp
17.69 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Legend 3.5 V6
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Honda Legend 3.5 V6
20 mpg
21 mpg
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
14 mpg
city
14 mpg
26 mpg
highway
28 mpg
19.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
378 mi
Range
490 mi
Honda Legend 3.5 V6
378 mi
490 mi
VW Phaeton V10 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).
234.5 kWh
Honda Legend 3.5 V6
227.4 kWh
234.5 kWh
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 3 III
459 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
496 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Legend 3.5 V6
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
983 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
12.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
