Audi A8 D2 or Honda Legend III (KA9)?

1994–2002 vs 1996–2004 · Sedan vs Sedan

In short

Length: A8 D2 5,034 mm, Legend III (KA9) 4,995 mm — a 4 cm difference.
Boot: A8 D2 525 l, Legend III (KA9) 450 l.
Lowest consumption: A8 D2 7 l/100 km, Legend III (KA9) 11.2 l/100 km.
Power: A8 D2 110–309 kW, Legend III (KA9) 151 kW.
Standard equipment: A8 D2 30 items (Basis), Legend III (KA9) 32 items (3.5i).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Audi A8 D21994–2002 · 10 engines · Basis, Exclusive, Lang, S8Specifications →Listings →

Honda Legend III (KA9)1996–2004 · 1 engine · 3.5i, 3.5i ExclusiveSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Audi A8 D21994–2002no listings	Honda Legend III (KA9)1996–2004no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length5,034 mm	Length4,995 mm
Width	Width1,880 mm	Width1,820 mm
Height	Height1,436 mm–1,438 mm	Height1,435 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,882 mm	Wheelbase2,910 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance120 mm	Ground clearance140 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume525 l	Trunk volume450 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,550 kg–1,940 kg	Curb weight1,710 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank90 l	Fuel tank68 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1994–2002	Production years1996–2004
Body type	Body typeSedan	Body typeSedan
Number of engines	Number of engines10	Number of engines1
Power	Power110–309 kW (150–420 hp)	Power151 kW (205 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)2.5–6.0	Displacement (l)3.5
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol
Gearbox	GearboxAutomatic	GearboxAutomatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption7 l/100 km · 2.5 TDI	Lowest consumption11.2 l/100 km · 3.5i V6
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h5.4 s · S8 4.2 quattro	Best 0–100 km/h9.1 s · 3.5i V6
Top speed	Top speed250 km/h	Top speed220 km/h
Trim levelsBasis · 3.5i
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim30 · Basis	Items in the base trim32 · 3.5i
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim35 · Exclusive	Items in the top trim40 · 3.5i Exclusive
Equipment · Comfort10 · 9
Climate Control, 1-zone	Climate Control, 1-zone—	Climate Control, 1-zone✓
Climate Control, 2-zone	Climate Control, 2-zone✓	Climate Control, 2-zone—
Rear Air Vents	Rear Air Vents✓	Rear Air Vents—
Cruise Control	Cruise Control✓	Cruise Control✓
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment—
Electric Steering Wheel Adjustment	Electric Steering Wheel Adjustment—	Electric Steering Wheel Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows✓	Rear Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior6 · 7
Leather	Leather✓	Leather✓
Electric Front Seats	Electric Front Seats✓	Electric Front Seats✓
Front Seats Lumbar Support	Front Seats Lumbar Support✓	Front Seats Lumbar Support—
Heated Front Seats	Heated Front Seats—	Heated Front Seats✓
Driver's Seat Memory	Driver's Seat Memory—	Driver's Seat Memory✓
Leather Steering Wheel	Leather Steering Wheel✓	Leather Steering Wheel✓
Rear Armrest	Rear Armrest✓	Rear Armrest✓
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest✓	Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia1 · 2
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System—
Premium Audio System	Premium Audio System—	Premium Audio System✓
12V Socket	12V Socket—	12V Socket✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights2 · 3
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors✓	Heated Side Mirrors✓
Fog Lights	Fog Lights✓	Fog Lights✓
Auto-dimming Rear-view Mirror	Auto-dimming Rear-view Mirror—	Auto-dimming Rear-view Mirror✓
Equipment · Safety5 · 5
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Traction Control	Traction Control—	Traction Control✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)—
Equipment · Anti-theft3 · 3
Alarm	Alarm✓	Alarm✓
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior3 · 3
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels✓	Alloy Wheels✓
R16 Wheels	R16 Wheels✓	R16 Wheels✓
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel✓	Full-size spare wheel✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Audi A8 D2 or Honda Legend III (KA9)?

Length: Audi A8 D2 5,034 mm, Honda Legend III (KA9) 4,995 mm (a 39 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,882 vs 2,910 mm. Boot: 525 vs 450 l.

Which uses less fuel — Audi A8 D2 or Honda Legend III (KA9)?

The most frugal Audi A8 D2 uses 7 l/100 km (2.5 TDI); the most frugal Honda Legend III (KA9) 11.2 l/100 km (3.5i V6).

Which is more powerful — Audi A8 D2 or Honda Legend III (KA9)?

The strongest Audi A8 D2 makes 309 kW (420 hp) (6.0 W12 quattro); the strongest Honda Legend III (KA9) 151 kW (205 hp) (3.5i V6).

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