The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Legend 3.7 V6 Automatic (09 - 10) vs. VW Phaeton long W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 10)
€ 60,000
€ 119,800
€ 60,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 119,800
ⓘ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 W12
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 W12
4308 lb
Curb Weight
5375 lb
5093 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6415 lb
Weight Difference:
1067 lb
19.85 %
General
Honda Legend 3.7 V6
VW Phaeton long W12
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
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Honda Legend 3.7 V6
VW Phaeton long W12
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*BRN*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
12
3.7 L / 181 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
291 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
444 hp
at 6000 rpm
Honda Legend 3.7 V6
291 hp
444 hp
VW Phaeton long W12
274 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Max. Torque
413 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Honda Legend 3.7 V6
274 lb‑ft
413 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton long W12
Performance
Honda Legend 3.7 V6
VW Phaeton long W12
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Legend 3.7 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton long W12
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14.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.11 lb/hp
Honda Legend 3.7 V6
14.8 lb/hp
12.11 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long W12
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Legend 3.7 V6
VW Phaeton long W12
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
16 mpg
Honda Legend 3.7 V6
20 mpg
16 mpg
VW Phaeton long W12
14 mpg
city
11 mpg
26 mpg
highway
22 mpg
19.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
391 mi
Range
386 mi
Honda Legend 3.7 V6
391 mi
386 mi
VW Phaeton long W12
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).
274.7 kWh
Honda Legend 3.7 V6
219.8 kWh
274.7 kWh
VW Phaeton long W12
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
433 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
560 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Legend 3.7 V6
VW Phaeton long W12
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
785 lb
Maximum Payload
1041 lb
12.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
