The Comparative Analysis :

VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 10) vs. Honda Legend 3.7 V6 Automatic (09 - 10)

€ 115,000
VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 10) VW Phaeton W12
€ 60,000
 Honda Legend 3.7 V6 Automatic (09 - 10) Honda Legend 3.7 V6
€ 115,000
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 W12 is 2.8 inches longer and 2.3 inches wider.
VW Phaeton W12
Honda Legend 3.7 V6
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 10)
74.9
83.8
57.1
Blueprint Honda Legend 3.7 V6 Automatic (09 - 10)
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
Blueprint VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 10)
113.4
199
Blueprint Honda Legend 3.7 V6 Automatic (09 - 10)
110.2
196.3
199 in
Length
196.3 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
110.2 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Phaeton W12
Honda Legend 3.7 V6
5282 lb
Curb Weight
4308 lb
6415 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5093 lb
VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 10)
Weight Difference:
974 lb
18.44 %
Honda Legend 3.7 V6 Automatic (09 - 10)

General

VW Phaeton W12
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)
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Phaeton W12
Honda Legend 3.7 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
3.7 L / 181 cu in
444 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
291 hp
at 6200 rpm
VW Phaeton W12
444 hp
291 hp
Honda Legend 3.7 V6
413 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
274 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
VW Phaeton W12
413 lb‑ft
274 lb‑ft
Honda Legend 3.7 V6

Performance

VW Phaeton W12
Honda Legend 3.7 V6
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton W12

62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Legend 3.7 V6

▶ REPLAY
11.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.8 lb/hp
VW Phaeton W12
11.9 lb/hp
14.8 lb/hp
Honda Legend 3.7 V6

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Phaeton W12
Honda Legend 3.7 V6
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
20 mpg
VW Phaeton W12
16 mpg
20 mpg
Honda Legend 3.7 V6
11 mpg
city
14 mpg
22 mpg
highway
26 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.3 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
386 mi
Range
391 mi
VW Phaeton W12
386 mi
391 mi
Honda Legend 3.7 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).
219.8 kWh
VW Phaeton W12
274.7 kWh
219.8 kWh
Honda Legend 3.7 V6
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
560 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
433 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Phaeton W12
Honda Legend 3.7 V6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1133 lb
Maximum Payload
785 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data