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 Peugeot 406 1999 – 2004 Volvo S40 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

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