Peugeot 405 (1987 – 1996) vs Fiat Croma (1986 – 1991): specs compared
The Peugeot 405 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 160 hp against 155 hp. The Fiat Croma is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.8 s against 8.6 s. The Peugeot 405 has the higher top speed: 220 km/h against 210 km/h. The Fiat Croma uses less fuel, from 5.1 L/100 km against 5.9 L/100 km. The Peugeot 405 is the lighter car, from 934 kg against 1,094 kg. At 4,498 mm, the Fiat Croma is 89 mm longer than the Peugeot 405.
| Specification |
Peugeot
405
1987 – 1996
|
Fiat
Croma
1986 – 1991
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | France | Italy |
| Documented years | 1987 – 1996 | 1986 – 1991 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 9 | 8 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 65 – 158 hp | 75 – 155 hp |
| Torque | 111 – 180 Nm | 162 – 247 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.6 – 16.5 s | 7.8 – 16.5 s |
| Top speed | 160 – 220 km/h | 165 – 210 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.9 – 8.6 L/100 km | 5.1 – 8.3 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,409 mm | 4,498 mm |
| Width | 1,709 mm | 1,758 mm |
| Height | 1,410 mm | 1,427 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,670 mm | 2,659 mm |
| Curb weight | 934 – 1,110 kg | 1,094 – 1,350 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.