Honda Legend — MPG & Fuel Costs 2025
Honda's executive flagship luxury saloon, featuring a high-tech SH-AWD four-wheel-drive system and a smooth V6 engine.
The fourth-generation Honda Legend was a tech-heavy flagship executive saloon featuring Honda's Super Handling All-Wheel Drive (SH-AWD) system and a 3.5-litre V6 engine.
It offered luxury and quiet refinement to rival German premium saloons, but its high weight and large V6 engine made it a relatively thirsty vehicle to run.
Real-world fuel economy is around 20 MPG in mixed driving, though careful motorway cruising in top gear can return up to 27 MPG.
TL;DR
20 MPG
Real-world petrol
73L
Tank capacity
£99.86
Full tank (petrol)
31.1p
Per mile (petrol)
Real-World Fuel Economy: The Honda Legend achieves an estimated 20 MPG in real-world UK driving conditions, accounting for a 12% WLTP real-world penalty.
Forecourt Fuel Cost: Refueling the 73-litre tank completely costs approximately £99.86 at average UK fuel price rates.
Fuel economy at a glance
20
Real-world MPG
Petrol
23.8
Official WLTP
Petrol
Annual fuel costs by mileage
| Annual mileage | Petrol |
|---|---|
| 5,000 miles/yr | £1555 |
| 7,400 miles/yr(UK average) | £2301 |
| 10,000 miles/yr | £3109 |
| 15,000 miles/yr | £4664 |
| 20,000 miles/yr | £6219 |
| Full tank (73L) | £99.86 |
| Cost per mile | 31.1p |
Based on UK average fuel prices: petrol 136.8p/L · diesel 142.1p/L. Prices updated regularly.
How does the Legend compare?
Tips to get better MPG from your Legend
The Legend is heavy; use progressive throttle inputs to avoid triggering the VTEC fuel dump.
Use cruise control on long motorway runs to keep the large V6 running efficiently.
Ensure the SH-AWD system is aligned correctly to prevent drivetrain drag.
Is the cheaper petrol station worth it?
In a Honda Legend achieving ~20 MPG real-world, if you fill 58 litres and the alternative station is 10p/litre cheaper:
£5.80
Gross saving on fuel
£0.93
Cost of 3-mile detour
£4.87
Net saving ✓
You could drive up to 19 miles round-trip before the saving disappears entirely.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the real-world MPG of the Honda Legend?
The Honda Legend achieves approximately 20 MPG in real-world petrol driving — around 12% lower than the official WLTP figure of 23.8 MPG due to real driving conditions. Diesel variants achieve around N/A MPG real-world.
How much does it cost to fill a Honda Legend?
The Honda Legend has a fuel tank of 73 litres. At the UK average of 136.8p/litre for petrol, a full tank costs approximately £99.86. Diesel costs approximately £103.73 for a full tank.
What is the annual fuel cost for a Honda Legend?
At the UK average annual mileage of 7,400 miles and current petrol price of 136.8p/litre, a Honda Legend costs approximately £2301 per year in fuel. At 10,000 miles/year the cost rises to £3109. Actual costs vary with your driving style and mileage.
Is it worth driving to a cheaper petrol station in a Honda Legend?
In a Honda Legend doing ~20 MPG real-world, driving 3 miles round-trip to save 10p/litre on a 58-litre fill nets approximately £4.87 after the extra fuel cost. You could drive up to 19 miles before the saving is eaten up. Use the WorthThePump calculator for your exact situation.
How much does the Honda Legend cost per mile in fuel?
The Honda Legend costs approximately 31.1p per mile in petrol at current UK prices. Over a typical commute of 30 miles per day, that is approximately £9.33 per day in fuel.
What is the WLTP MPG figure for the Honda Legend?
The official WLTP fuel economy figure for the Honda Legend is 23.8 MPG. However, real-world MPG is typically 10–15% lower than WLTP due to cold starts, air conditioning, motorway speeds, and varying loads. WorthThePump uses a 12% real-world penalty to give a more accurate estimate.
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