The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Legend 3.7 V6 Automatic (09 - 10) vs. VW Phaeton long V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 10)
€ 60,000
€ 89,200
€ 60,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 89,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. Both cars are the same height, but the Honda Legend 3.7 V6 is 7.5 inches shorter and 2.3 inches narrower.
Honda Legend 3.7 V6
VW Phaeton long V8
57.1
72.6
80.5
57.1
74.9
83.8
72.6 in
Width
74.9 in
80.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.8 in
57.1 in
Height
57.1 in
110.2
196.3
118.1
203.7
196.3 in
Length
203.7 in
110.2 in
Wheelbase
118.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Legend 3.7 V6
VW Phaeton long V8
4308 lb
Curb Weight
5124 lb
5093 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6195 lb
Weight Difference:
816 lb
15.93 %
General
Honda Legend 3.7 V6
VW Phaeton long V8
KB2
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
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Honda Legend 3.7 V6
VW Phaeton long V8
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*BGH*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3.7 L / 181 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
291 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
330 hp
at 6500 rpm
Honda Legend 3.7 V6
291 hp
330 hp
VW Phaeton long V8
274 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Max. Torque
317 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Honda Legend 3.7 V6
274 lb‑ft
317 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton long V8
Performance
Honda Legend 3.7 V6
VW Phaeton long V8
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Legend 3.7 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton long V8
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14.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.53 lb/hp
Honda Legend 3.7 V6
14.8 lb/hp
15.53 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Legend 3.7 V6
VW Phaeton long V8
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Honda Legend 3.7 V6
20 mpg
18 mpg
VW Phaeton long V8
14 mpg
city
12 mpg
26 mpg
highway
25 mpg
19.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
391 mi
Range
430 mi
Honda Legend 3.7 V6
391 mi
430 mi
VW Phaeton long V8
Environmental Impact
219.8 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).
246.2 kWh
Honda Legend 3.7 V6
219.8 kWh
246.2 kWh
VW Phaeton long V8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
433 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
499 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Legend 3.7 V6
VW Phaeton long V8
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
785 lb
Maximum Payload
1071 lb
12.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
