The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton V10 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 06) vs. Honda Legend 3.5 V6 Automatic (06 - 08)
€ 89,300
€ 56,600
€ 89,300
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 slightly. The VW Phaeton V10 TDI is 3.9 inches longer, 2.2 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the Honda Legend 3.5 V6.
VW Phaeton V10 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
113.4
199
110.2
195.2
199 in
Length
195.2 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
110.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
Honda Legend 3.5 V6
5467 lb
Curb Weight
4109 lb
6592 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5093 lb
Weight Difference:
1358 lb
24.84 %
General
VW Phaeton V10 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 V10 TDI
Honda Legend 3.5 V6
V10 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*AJS*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
10
Cylinders
6
4.9 L / 240 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
309 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
291 hp
at 6200 rpm
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
309 hp
291 hp
Honda Legend 3.5 V6
553 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
260 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
553 lb‑ft
260 lb‑ft
Honda Legend 3.5 V6
Performance
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
Honda Legend 3.5 V6
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Legend 3.5 V6
▶ REPLAY
17.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.12 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
17.69 lb/hp
14.12 lb/hp
Honda Legend 3.5 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
Honda Legend 3.5 V6
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
20 mpg
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
21 mpg
20 mpg
Honda Legend 3.5 V6
14 mpg
city
14 mpg
28 mpg
highway
26 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.3 gal
490 mi
Range
378 mi
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
490 mi
378 mi
Honda Legend 3.5 V6
Environmental Impact
234.5 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 V10 TDI
234.5 kWh
227.4 kWh
Honda Legend 3.5 V6
Euro 3 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4
496 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
459 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
Honda Legend 3.5 V6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
983 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
