Peugeot 406 (1999 – 2004) vs Volvo S40 (2000 – 2004): specs compared
The Peugeot 406 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 210 hp against 200 hp. The Volvo S40 is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.3 s against 8.2 s. At 4,600 mm, the Peugeot 406 is 120 mm longer than the Volvo S40.
| Specification |
Peugeot
406
1999 – 2004
|
Volvo
S40
2000 – 2004
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | France | Sweden |
| Documented years | 1999 – 2004 | 2000 – 2004 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 15 | 9 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Diesel, Petrol, Hybrid |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 90 – 210 hp | 102 – 200 hp |
| Torque | 147 – 314 Nm | 145 – 300 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.2 – 14.7 s | 7.3 – 12.0 s |
| Top speed | 180 – 232 km/h | 185 – 235 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.6 – 11.0 L/100 km | 5.4 – 10.4 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,600 mm | 4,480 mm |
| Width | 1,760 mm | 1,720 mm |
| Height | 1,410 mm | 1,410 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,550 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,225 – 1,450 kg | 1,230 – 1,275 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

