2009 Volkswagen Touareg vs. 2006 Honda Legend
To start off, 2009 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Honda Legend. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Honda Legend would be higher. At 3,597 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Legend (291 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2009 Volkswagen Touareg. (280 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 2009 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 640 kg more than 2006 Honda Legend.
Because 2009 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Honda Legend. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Volkswagen Touareg will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2009 Volkswagen Touareg (359 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Legend. (298 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Legend.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Volkswagen Touareg | 2006 Honda Legend | |
Make | Volkswagen | Honda |
Model | Touareg | Legend |
Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3597 cc | 3474 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 280 HP | 291 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 359 Nm | 298 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.6 mm | 91 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2310 kg | 1670 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 68 L |