Nissan Maxima (1995 – 2000) vs Peugeot 406 (1995 – 1999): specs compared
Both offer around 193 hp at most. The Peugeot 406 uses less fuel, from 5.5 L/100 km against 9.4 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,215 kg against 1,310 kg. At 4,770 mm, the Nissan Maxima is 211 mm longer than the Peugeot 406.
| Specification |
Nissan
Maxima
1995 – 2000
|
Peugeot
406
1995 – 1999
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | France |
| Documented years | 1995 – 2000 | 1995 – 1999 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 5 | 13 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 90 – 193 hp | 75 – 194 hp |
| Torque | 177 – 255 Nm | 130 – 267 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.3 – 14.1 s | 8.2 – 17.9 s |
| Top speed | 183 – 230 km/h | 164 – 232 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 9.4 – 10.3 L/100 km | 5.5 – 11.6 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,770 mm | 4,559 mm |
| Width | 1,770 mm | 1,760 mm |
| Height | 1,420 mm | 1,400 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,700 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,310 – 1,468 kg | 1,215 – 1,445 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.