The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton long W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (05 - 07) vs. Honda Legend 3.5 V6 Automatic (06 - 08)
€ 115,700
€ 56,600
€ 115,700
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 W12 is 8.6 inches longer, 2.2 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the Honda Legend 3.5 V6.
VW Phaeton long W12
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 W12
Honda Legend 3.5 V6
5375 lb
Curb Weight
4109 lb
6415 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5093 lb
Weight Difference:
1265 lb
23.54 %
General
VW Phaeton long W12
Honda Legend 3.5 V6
3D
Generation
KB1
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Phaeton long W12
Honda Legend 3.5 V6
V12 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*BRN*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
6
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
444 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
291 hp
at 6200 rpm
VW Phaeton long W12
444 hp
291 hp
Honda Legend 3.5 V6
413 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
260 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
VW Phaeton long W12
413 lb‑ft
260 lb‑ft
Honda Legend 3.5 V6
Performance
VW Phaeton long W12
Honda Legend 3.5 V6
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton long W12
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Legend 3.5 V6
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12.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.12 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long W12
12.11 lb/hp
14.12 lb/hp
Honda Legend 3.5 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton long W12
Honda Legend 3.5 V6
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
20 mpg
VW Phaeton long W12
16 mpg
20 mpg
Honda Legend 3.5 V6
11 mpg
city
14 mpg
22 mpg
highway
26 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.3 gal
386 mi
Range
378 mi
VW Phaeton long W12
386 mi
378 mi
Honda Legend 3.5 V6
Environmental Impact
274.7 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 W12
274.7 kWh
227.4 kWh
Honda Legend 3.5 V6
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4
560 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
459 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton long W12
Honda Legend 3.5 V6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1041 lb
Maximum Payload
983 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
