The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Legend 3.5 V6 Automatic (06 - 08) vs. VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 11)
€ 56,600
€ 116,500
€ 56,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 116,500
ⓘ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 4 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the VW Phaeton W12.
Honda Legend 3.5 V6
VW Phaeton W12
57.2
72.7
83.7
57.1
74.9
83.4
72.7 in
Width
74.9 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.4 in
57.2 in
Height
57.1 in
110.2
195.2
113.4
199.2
195.2 in
Length
199.2 in
110.2 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Legend 3.5 V6
VW Phaeton W12
4109 lb
Curb Weight
5273 lb
5093 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6415 lb
Weight Difference:
1164 lb
22.07 %
General
Honda Legend 3.5 V6
VW Phaeton W12
KB1
Generation
3D
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Honda Legend 3.5 V6
VW Phaeton W12
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*BRN*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
12
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
291 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
444 hp
at 6050 rpm
Honda Legend 3.5 V6
291 hp
444 hp
VW Phaeton W12
260 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Max. Torque
413 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Honda Legend 3.5 V6
260 lb‑ft
413 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton W12
Performance
Honda Legend 3.5 V6
VW Phaeton W12
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Legend 3.5 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton W12
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14.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.88 lb/hp
Honda Legend 3.5 V6
14.12 lb/hp
11.88 lb/hp
VW Phaeton W12
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Legend 3.5 V6
VW Phaeton W12
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
16 mpg
Honda Legend 3.5 V6
20 mpg
16 mpg
VW Phaeton W12
14 mpg
city
11 mpg
26 mpg
highway
22 mpg
19.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
378 mi
Range
386 mi
Honda Legend 3.5 V6
378 mi
386 mi
VW Phaeton W12
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).
274.7 kWh
Honda Legend 3.5 V6
227.4 kWh
274.7 kWh
VW Phaeton W12
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
459 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
560 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Legend 3.5 V6
VW Phaeton W12
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
983 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
12.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
