The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 10) vs. Honda Legend 3.7 V6 Automatic (09 - 10)
€ 81,500
€ 60,000
€ 81,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 60,000
ⓘ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 VW Phaeton V8 is 2.8 inches longer and 2.3 inches wider.
VW Phaeton V8
Honda Legend 3.7 V6
57.1
74.9
83.8
57.1
72.6
80.5
74.9 in
Width
72.6 in
83.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.5 in
57.1 in
Height
57.1 in
113.4
199
110.2
196.3
199 in
Length
196.3 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
110.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton V8
Honda Legend 3.7 V6
4941 lb
Curb Weight
4308 lb
6085 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5093 lb
Weight Difference:
633 lb
12.81 %
General
VW Phaeton V8
Honda Legend 3.7 V6
3D
Generation
KB2
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
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 V8
Honda Legend 3.7 V6
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*BGH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
3.7 L / 181 cu in
330 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
291 hp
at 6200 rpm
VW Phaeton V8
330 hp
291 hp
Honda Legend 3.7 V6
317 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
274 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
VW Phaeton V8
317 lb‑ft
274 lb‑ft
Honda Legend 3.7 V6
Performance
VW Phaeton V8
Honda Legend 3.7 V6
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton V8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Legend 3.7 V6
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14.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.8 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V8
14.97 lb/hp
14.8 lb/hp
Honda Legend 3.7 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton V8
Honda Legend 3.7 V6
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
20 mpg
VW Phaeton V8
18 mpg
20 mpg
Honda Legend 3.7 V6
12 mpg
city
14 mpg
25 mpg
highway
26 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.3 gal
430 mi
Range
391 mi
VW Phaeton V8
430 mi
391 mi
Honda Legend 3.7 V6
Environmental Impact
246.2 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).
219.8 kWh
VW Phaeton V8
246.2 kWh
219.8 kWh
Honda Legend 3.7 V6
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
499 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
433 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton V8
Honda Legend 3.7 V6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1144 lb
Maximum Payload
785 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
