The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (08 - 10) vs. Honda Legend 3.5 V6 Automatic (06 - 08)
€ 73,500
€ 56,600
€ 73,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 56,600
ⓘ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. The VW Phaeton long V6 TDI is 8.6 inches longer, 2.2 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the Honda Legend 3.5 V6.
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Honda Legend 3.5 V6
57.1
74.9
83.8
57.2
72.7
83.7
74.9 in
Width
72.7 in
83.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
57.1 in
Height
57.2 in
118.1
203.7
110.2
195.2
203.7 in
Length
195.2 in
118.1 in
Wheelbase
110.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Honda Legend 3.5 V6
4923 lb
Curb Weight
4109 lb
6085 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5093 lb
Weight Difference:
814 lb
16.53 %
General
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Honda Legend 3.5 V6
3D
Generation
KB1
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Honda Legend 3.5 V6
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CEX*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
291 hp
at 6200 rpm
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
237 hp
291 hp
Honda Legend 3.5 V6
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
260 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
369 lb‑ft
260 lb‑ft
Honda Legend 3.5 V6
Performance
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Honda Legend 3.5 V6
147 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Legend 3.5 V6
▶ REPLAY
20.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.12 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
20.77 lb/hp
14.12 lb/hp
Honda Legend 3.5 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Honda Legend 3.5 V6
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
20 mpg
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
26 mpg
20 mpg
Honda Legend 3.5 V6
20 mpg
city
14 mpg
33 mpg
highway
26 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.3 gal
621 mi
Range
378 mi
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
621 mi
378 mi
Honda Legend 3.5 V6
Environmental Impact
185.2 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).
227.4 kWh
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
185.2 kWh
227.4 kWh
Honda Legend 3.5 V6
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
385 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
459 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Honda Legend 3.5 V6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1162 lb
Maximum Payload
983 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
