Honda Legend III (KA9) or Lexus LS XF30?

1996–2004 vs 2000–2006 · Sedan vs Sedan

In short

Length: Legend III (KA9) 4,995 mm, LS XF30 5,025 mm — a 3 cm difference.
Boot: Legend III (KA9) 450 l, LS XF30 571 l.
Lowest consumption: Legend III (KA9) 11.2 l/100 km, LS XF30 11 l/100 km.
Power: Legend III (KA9) 151 kW, LS XF30 207–213 kW.
Standard equipment: Legend III (KA9) 32 items (3.5i), LS XF30 34 items (Standard).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

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

Lexus LS XF302000–2006 · 2 engines · Standard, President, Executive, LuxurySpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Honda Legend III (KA9)1996–2004no listings	Lexus LS XF302000–2006no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,995 mm	Length5,005 mm–5,025 mm
Width	Width1,820 mm	Width1,830 mm
Height	Height1,435 mm	Height1,490 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,910 mm	Wheelbase2,925 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance140 mm	Ground clearance145 mm–150 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume450 l	Trunk volume510 l–571 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,710 kg	Curb weight1,810 kg–1,855 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank68 l	Fuel tank84 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1996–2004	Production years2000–2006
Body type	Body typeSedan	Body typeSedan
Number of engines	Number of engines1	Number of engines2
Power	Power151 kW (205 hp)	Power207–213 kW (281–290 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)3.5	Displacement (l)4.3
Fuel	FuelPetrol	FuelPetrol
Gearbox	GearboxAutomatic	GearboxAutomatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainRear-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption11.2 l/100 km · 3.5i V6	Lowest consumption11 l/100 km · LS 430
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h9.1 s · 3.5i V6	Best 0–100 km/h6.1 s · LS 430
Top speed	Top speed220 km/h	Top speed250 km/h
Trim levels3.5i · Standard
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim32 · 3.5i	Items in the base trim34 · Standard
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim40 · 3.5i Exclusive	Items in the top trim45 · President
Equipment · Comfort9 · 7
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—
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 · Interior7 · 5
Leather	Leather✓	Leather✓
Electric Front Seats	Electric Front Seats✓	Electric Front Seats✓
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 · Multimedia2 · 2
Premium Audio System	Premium Audio System✓	Premium Audio System✓
Navigation System	Navigation System—	Navigation System✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket—
Equipment · Visibility & lights3 · 6
Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights	Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights—	Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights✓
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors✓	Heated Side Mirrors✓
Fog Lights	Fog Lights✓	Fog Lights✓
Rain Sensor	Rain Sensor—	Rain Sensor✓
Light Sensor	Light Sensor—	Light Sensor✓
Headlight Washers	Headlight Washers—	Headlight Washers✓
Auto-dimming Rear-view Mirror	Auto-dimming Rear-view Mirror✓	Auto-dimming Rear-view Mirror—
Equipment · Safety5 · 8
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✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags—	Curtain Airbags✓
Traction Control	Traction Control✓	Traction Control✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)—	Brake assist (BAS)✓
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✓
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Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Honda Legend III (KA9) or Lexus LS XF30?

Length: Lexus LS XF30 5,025 mm, Honda Legend III (KA9) 4,995 mm (a 30 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,925 vs 2,910 mm. Boot: 571 vs 450 l.

Which uses less fuel — Honda Legend III (KA9) or Lexus LS XF30?

The most frugal Honda Legend III (KA9) uses 11.2 l/100 km (3.5i V6); the most frugal Lexus LS XF30 11 l/100 km (LS 430).

Which is more powerful — Honda Legend III (KA9) or Lexus LS XF30?

The strongest Honda Legend III (KA9) makes 151 kW (205 hp) (3.5i V6); the strongest Lexus LS XF30 213 kW (290 hp) (LS 430).

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