Car comparison

Peugeot 406 Coupe (PHASE II) 3.0 V6vsAcura RSX 2.0 i 16V Type S

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Peugeot 406 Coupe (PHASE II)

3.0 V6

207 hp2946 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2003-2005
VS

Acura RSX

2.0 i 16V Type S

212 hp1998 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2005-2007

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Acura RSX 2.0 i 16V Type S

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.2 s
  • Most powerful
    212 hp
    158 kW
  • Lightest
    1,310 kg
    2,888 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    162 hp/t
    121 kW/t
    6.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.2 L/100 km
    23.1 mpg US
    27.7 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    504 L
  • Best overall score
    53/100
  • Best performance score
    52/100
  • Best practicality score
    55/100

Peugeot 406 Coupe (PHASE II) 3.0 V6

  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph
  • Highest torque
    285 Nm
    210 lb-ft
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.4 L/100 km
    31.8 mpg US
    38.2 mpg UK
  • Best economy score
    80/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPeugeot406 Coupe (PHASE II)3.0 V6AcuraRSX2.0 i 16V Type S
Power
207hp154kW
212hp158kW
Torque
285Nm210lb-ft
194Nm143lb-ft
Curb weight
1,485kg3,274lb
1,310kg2,888lb
Gross weight
1,910kg4,211lb
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Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
To 99% top speed
99.0s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
64.8s99% target: 216 km/h / 134 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.8s
6.2s
0-200 km/h
32.4s
Calculated
31.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.4s
Calculated
5.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10L/100 km23.5mpg US28.2mpg UK
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Fuel consumption city
14.4L/100 km16.3mpg US19.6mpg UK
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.6s
Calculated
14.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
139hp/t104kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
162hp/t121kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
192Nm/t128lb-ft/ton
Calculated
148Nm/t99lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
700km435mi
Calculated
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Displacement
2,946cc180cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,615mm182in
4,374mm172in
Width
1,780mm70in
1,725mm68in
Height
1,352mm53in
1,400mm55in
Wheelbase
2,700mm106in
2,570mm101in
Front track
1,511mm59in
1,486mm59in
Rear track
1,525mm60in
1,486mm59in
Trunk volume
390L
504L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
70L
50L
CO2 emissions
238g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Peugeot 406 Coupe (PHASE II) 3.0 V6Acura RSX 2.0 i 16V Type SPowerTorque
  • Peugeot 406 Coupe (PHASE II) 3.0 V6: Power / Torque
  • Acura RSX 2.0 i 16V Type S: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Peugeot406 Coupe (PHASE II)3.0 V66,000 rpm3,750 rpm6,250 rpm
AcuraRSX2.0 i 16V Type S7,800 rpm7,000 rpm8,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPeugeot406 Coupe (PHASE II)3.0 V6AcuraRSX2.0 i 16V Type S
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.4 s
5.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.8 s
6.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
32.4 s
31.8 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.2 s
9.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.2 s
12.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.6 s
14.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
149 km/h
93 mph
157 km/h
97 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Peugeot406 Coupe (PHASE II)3.0 V6
207 hp
154 kW
AcuraRSX2.0 i 16V Type S
212 hp
158 kW

Acura RSX 2.0 i 16V Type S has 5 hp more than Peugeot 406 Coupe (PHASE II) 3.0 V6.

The biggest power difference is between Peugeot 406 Coupe (PHASE II) 3.0 V6 and Acura RSX 2.0 i 16V Type S: 5 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Peugeot406 Coupe (PHASE II)3.0 V6
285 Nm
210 lb-ft
AcuraRSX2.0 i 16V Type S
194 Nm
143 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Peugeot406 Coupe (PHASE II)3.0 V6
1,485 kg
3,274 lb
AcuraRSX2.0 i 16V Type S
1,310 kg
2,888 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Peugeot406 Coupe (PHASE II)3.0 V6
240 km/h
149 mph
AcuraRSX2.0 i 16V Type S
218 km/h
135 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Peugeot406 Coupe (PHASE II)3.0 V67.8 s
AcuraRSX2.0 i 16V Type S6.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Acura RSX 2.0 i 16V Type S and Peugeot 406 Coupe (PHASE II) 3.0 V6: 1.6 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Peugeot406 Coupe (PHASE II)3.0 V6
139 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
AcuraRSX2.0 i 16V Type S
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Peugeot406 Coupe (PHASE II)3.0 V6
207 hp
154 kW
7.8 s
240 km/h
149 mph
AcuraRSX2.0 i 16V Type S
212 hp
158 kW
6.2 s
218 km/h
135 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
Peugeot406 Coupe (PHASE II)3.0 V6
Power
207 hp
154 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,615 mm
181.7 in
Height
1,352 mm
53.2 in
AcuraRSX2.0 i 16V Type S
Power
212 hp
158 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
504 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
4,374 mm
172.2 in
Height
1,400 mm
55.1 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePeugeot406 Coupe (PHASE II)3.0 V6AcuraRSX2.0 i 16V Type S
Power
207 hp
154 kW
212 hp
158 kW
Torque
285 Nm
210 lb-ft
194 Nm
143 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.8 s
6.2 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
Lightness
1,485 kg
3,274 lb
1,310 kg
2,888 lb
Fuel consumption
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,615 mm
181.7 in
Height
1,352 mm
53.2 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
504 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
4,374 mm
172.2 in
Height
1,400 mm
55.1 in
Range score
700 km
435 mi
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CO2 score
238 g/km
-
Trunk score
390 L
13.8 cu ft
504 L
17.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
139 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehiclePeugeot 406 Coupe (PHASE II) 3.0 V6
Consumption10 L/100 km23.5 mpg US28.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.50 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi28.16 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,500 L396 US gal330 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,625 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Peugeot 406 Coupe (PHASE II) 3.0 V6

  • Has 91 Nm more
  • Has 22 km/h (14 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Acura RSX 2.0 i 16V Type S

  • Has 5 hp more
  • Is 175 kg lighter
  • Is 1.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 22 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 114 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest top speed

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