Car comparison

Peugeot 406 (PHASE II) 3.0 V6vsAlfa Romeo 156 (932) 2.5 i V6 24V

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

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Peugeot 406 (PHASE II)

3.0 V6

207 hp2946 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan2000-2004
VS

Alfa Romeo 156 (932)

2.5 i V6 24V

190 hp2492 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan1999-2003

Comparison overview

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Peugeot 406 (PHASE II) 3.0 V6

  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph
  • Most powerful
    207 hp
    154 kW
  • Highest torque
    285 Nm
    210 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    142 hp/t
    106 kW/t
    7.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.7 L/100 km
    17.2 mpg US
    20.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.2 L/100 km
    32.7 mpg US
    39.2 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    430 L
  • Best overall score
    57/100
  • Best performance score
    50/100
  • Best practicality score
    72/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPeugeot406 (PHASE II)3.0 V6Alfa Romeo156 (932)2.5 i V6 24V
Power
207hp154kW
190hp142kW
Torque
285Nm210lb-ft
222Nm164lb-ft
Curb weight
1,455kg3,208lb
1,350kg2,976lb
Gross weight
1,995kg4,398lb
1,850kg4,079lb
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
227 km/h
141 mph
To 99% top speed
74.6s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
62.9s99% target: 225 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.1s
7.4s
0-200 km/h
28.1s
Calculated
28.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.7s
Calculated
7.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
11.5L/100 km20.5mpg US24.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.7L/100 km17.2mpg US20.6mpg UK
17.5L/100 km13.4mpg US16.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.8s
Calculated
15.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
142hp/t106kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
141hp/t105kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
196Nm/t131lb-ft/ton
Calculated
164Nm/t110lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
548km340mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,946cc180cu in
2,492cc152cu in
Length
4,600mm181in
4,430mm174in
Width
1,765mm69in
1,745mm69in
Height
1,404mm55in
1,415mm56in
Wheelbase
2,700mm106in
2,595mm102in
Front track
1,500mm59in
1,511mm59in
Rear track
1,482mm58in
1,498mm59in
Trunk volume
430L
380L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
63L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Peugeot 406 (PHASE II) 3.0 V6Alfa Romeo 156 (932) 2.5 i V6 24VPowerTorque
  • Peugeot 406 (PHASE II) 3.0 V6: Power / Torque
  • Alfa Romeo 156 (932) 2.5 i V6 24V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Peugeot406 (PHASE II)3.0 V66,000 rpm3,750 rpm6,250 rpm
Alfa Romeo156 (932)2.5 i V6 24V6,300 rpm5,000 rpm6,550 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPeugeot406 (PHASE II)3.0 V6Alfa Romeo156 (932)2.5 i V6 24V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.7 s
7.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.1 s
7.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
28.1 s
28.4 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
227 km/h
141 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.9 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
7.2 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.6 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.5 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.8 s
15.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
154 km/h
96 mph
157 km/h
97 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Peugeot406 (PHASE II)3.0 V6
207 hp
154 kW
Alfa Romeo156 (932)2.5 i V6 24V
190 hp
142 kW

Peugeot 406 (PHASE II) 3.0 V6 has 17 hp more than Alfa Romeo 156 (932) 2.5 i V6 24V.

The biggest power difference is between Alfa Romeo 156 (932) 2.5 i V6 24V and Peugeot 406 (PHASE II) 3.0 V6: 17 hp (13 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Peugeot406 (PHASE II)3.0 V6
285 Nm
210 lb-ft
Alfa Romeo156 (932)2.5 i V6 24V
222 Nm
164 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Peugeot406 (PHASE II)3.0 V6
1,455 kg
3,208 lb
Alfa Romeo156 (932)2.5 i V6 24V
1,350 kg
2,976 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 (PHASE II)3.0 V6
240 km/h
149 mph
Alfa Romeo156 (932)2.5 i V6 24V
227 km/h
141 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Peugeot406 (PHASE II)3.0 V68.1 s
Alfa Romeo156 (932)2.5 i V6 24V7.4 s

Although Peugeot 406 (PHASE II) 3.0 V6 has more power, Alfa Romeo 156 (932) 2.5 i V6 24V is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Alfa Romeo 156 (932) 2.5 i V6 24V and Peugeot 406 (PHASE II) 3.0 V6: 0.7 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Peugeot406 (PHASE II)3.0 V6
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
Alfa Romeo156 (932)2.5 i V6 24V
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Peugeot406 (PHASE II)3.0 V6
207 hp
154 kW
8.1 s
240 km/h
149 mph
Alfa Romeo156 (932)2.5 i V6 24V
190 hp
142 kW
7.4 s
227 km/h
141 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 (PHASE II)3.0 V6
Power
207 hp
154 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
430 L
15.2 cu ft
Length
4,600 mm
181.1 in
Height
1,404 mm
55.3 in
Alfa Romeo156 (932)2.5 i V6 24V
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
227 km/h
141 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,430 mm
174.4 in
Height
1,415 mm
55.7 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePeugeot406 (PHASE II)3.0 V6Alfa Romeo156 (932)2.5 i V6 24V
Power
207 hp
154 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
285 Nm
210 lb-ft
222 Nm
164 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.1 s
7.4 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
227 km/h
141 mph
Lightness
1,455 kg
3,208 lb
1,350 kg
2,976 lb
Fuel consumption
-
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
430 L
15.2 cu ft
Length
4,600 mm
181.1 in
Height
1,404 mm
55.3 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,430 mm
174.4 in
Height
1,415 mm
55.7 in
Range score
-
548 km
340 mi
Trunk score
430 L
15.2 cu ft
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 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
VehicleAlfa Romeo 156 (932) 2.5 i V6 24V
Consumption11.5 L/100 km20.5 mpg US24.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.13 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi32.39 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,725 L456 US gal379 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,019 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Peugeot 406 (PHASE II) 3.0 V6

  • Has 17 hp more
  • Has 63 Nm more
  • Has 13 km/h (8 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 50 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

Alfa Romeo 156 (932) 2.5 i V6 24V

  • Is 105 kg lighter
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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