The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Legend 3.7 V6 Automatic (09 - 10) vs. VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 13)
€ 60,000
€ 70,000
€ 60,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 70,000
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the Honda Legend 3.7 V6 is 2.9 inches shorter and 2.3 inches narrower.
Honda Legend 3.7 V6
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
57.1
72.6
80.5
57.1
74.9
83.4
72.6 in
Width
74.9 in
80.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.4 in
57.1 in
Height
57.1 in
110.2
196.3
113.4
199.2
196.3 in
Length
199.2 in
110.2 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Legend 3.7 V6
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
4308 lb
Curb Weight
4923 lb
5093 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6085 lb
Weight Difference:
615 lb
12.49 %
General
Honda Legend 3.7 V6
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
KB2
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 3.7 V6
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CEX*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.7 L / 181 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
291 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Honda Legend 3.7 V6
291 hp
237 hp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
274 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Honda Legend 3.7 V6
274 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Performance
Honda Legend 3.7 V6
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Legend 3.7 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
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14.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.77 lb/hp
Honda Legend 3.7 V6
14.8 lb/hp
20.77 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Legend 3.7 V6
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Honda Legend 3.7 V6
20 mpg
28 mpg
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
14 mpg
city
20 mpg
26 mpg
highway
35 mpg
19.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
391 mi
Range
658 mi
Honda Legend 3.7 V6
391 mi
658 mi
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
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).
174.9 kWh
Honda Legend 3.7 V6
219.8 kWh
174.9 kWh
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
433 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Legend 3.7 V6
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
785 lb
Maximum Payload
1162 lb
12.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
