1995-2005 406 OverviewPeugeot 406 Overview (1995 - 2005)
1995 - 2005
Tech Specs Summary
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- 107 - 149 mph
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- 7.7 - 15.3 seconds
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- 87 - 204 BHP
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- 25.4 - 51.4 mpg
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- 1,275 - 1,615 kg
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- 390 L (Coupé)
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- 430 L (Saloon)
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- 526 - 1,741 L (Estate)
The Peugeot 406 was produced by the French manufacturer Peugeot between 1995 - 2005. It's a front engined front-wheel drive car and came as a coupé, saloon or estate. There are many power levels available, ranging from a 87 BHP 1.6 L Inline 4 petrol engine all the way to a 204 BHP 2.9 L V6 petrol engine. It has macpherson strut front suspension and multi-link rear suspension.
Performance Pick
If you're interested in performance, the best performance version of the 406 is the Peugeot 406 3.0 V6 Prestige which scores 2.5★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for performance. With total power at 204 BHP and a power/weight ratio of 133 BHP/Tonne it has a top speed of 149 mph and gets to 62 mph in 8.0 seconds.
Practicality Pick
If you're more interested in practicality, then the Peugeot 406 Break 2.0 HDi Esplanade is the best practical all-rounder with a score of 3.7★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for practicality. It has a range of 749 miles and can store 526-1,741 litres of cargo. It also has a towing capacity of 1,500 kg.
Euro NCAP Results
