The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Legend 3.7 V6 Automatic (09 - 10) vs. VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (02 - 05)
€ 60,000
€ 104,500
€ 60,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 104,500
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the Honda Legend 3.7 V6 is 2.8 inches shorter and 2.3 inches narrower.
Honda Legend 3.7 V6
VW Phaeton 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
113.4
199
196.3 in
Length
199 in
110.2 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Legend 3.7 V6
VW Phaeton W12
4308 lb
Curb Weight
5282 lb
5093 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6415 lb
Weight Difference:
974 lb
18.44 %
General
Honda Legend 3.7 V6
VW Phaeton 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 W12
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*BAN*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
12
3.7 L / 181 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
291 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 6000 rpm
Honda Legend 3.7 V6
291 hp
414 hp
VW Phaeton W12
274 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Honda Legend 3.7 V6
274 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton W12
Performance
Honda Legend 3.7 V6
VW Phaeton 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 W12
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14.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.76 lb/hp
Honda Legend 3.7 V6
14.8 lb/hp
12.76 lb/hp
VW Phaeton W12
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Legend 3.7 V6
VW Phaeton W12
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
15 mpg
Honda Legend 3.7 V6
20 mpg
15 mpg
VW Phaeton W12
14 mpg
city
10 mpg
26 mpg
highway
22 mpg
19.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
391 mi
Range
359 mi
Honda Legend 3.7 V6
391 mi
359 mi
VW Phaeton 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).
295.5 kWh
Honda Legend 3.7 V6
219.8 kWh
295.5 kWh
VW Phaeton W12
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
433 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
602 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Legend 3.7 V6
VW Phaeton W12
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
785 lb
Maximum Payload
1133 lb
12.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
