Car comparison

Alfa Romeo 156 (932) 2.5 i V6 24VvsPeugeot 406 (PHASE II) 3.0 V6

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

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Alfa Romeo 156 (932)

2.5 i V6 24V

190 hp2492 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan1997-2003
VS

Peugeot 406 (PHASE II)

3.0 V6

207 hp2946 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan2000-2004

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Peugeot 406 (PHASE II) 3.0 V6

  • Most powerful
    207 hp
    154 kW
  • Highest torque
    285 Nm
    210 lb-ft
  • 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 practicality score
    72/100

Alfa Romeo 156 (932) 2.5 i V6 24V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph Unrestricted
    230 km/h
    143 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,320 kg
    2,910 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    144 hp/t
    107 kW/t
    6.9 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    50/100
  • Best economy score
    76/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAlfa Romeo156 (932)2.5 i V6 24VPeugeot406 (PHASE II)3.0 V6
Power
190hp142kW
207hp154kW
Torque
222Nm164lb-ft
285Nm210lb-ft
Curb weight
1,320kg2,910lb
1,455kg3,208lb
Gross weight
1,820kg4,012lb
1,995kg4,398lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
240 km/h
149 mph
To 99% top speed
69.6s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
74.6s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.6s
8.1s
0-200 km/h
26.3s
Calculated
28.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.3s
Calculated
7.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.5L/100 km20.5mpg US24.6mpg UK
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Fuel consumption city
16.5L/100 km14.3mpg US17.1mpg UK
13.7L/100 km17.2mpg US20.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.4s
Calculated
15.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
144hp/t107kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
142hp/t106kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
168Nm/t113lb-ft/ton
Calculated
196Nm/t131lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
548km340mi
Calculated
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Displacement
2,492cc152cu in
2,946cc180cu in
Length
4,430mm174in
4,600mm181in
Width
1,745mm69in
1,765mm69in
Height
1,415mm56in
1,404mm55in
Wheelbase
2,595mm102in
2,700mm106in
Front track
1,511mm59in
1,500mm59in
Rear track
1,498mm59in
1,482mm58in
Trunk volume
380L
430L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
63L
70L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Alfa Romeo 156 (932) 2.5 i V6 24VPeugeot 406 (PHASE II) 3.0 V6PowerTorque
  • Alfa Romeo 156 (932) 2.5 i V6 24V: Power / Torque
  • Peugeot 406 (PHASE II) 3.0 V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Alfa Romeo156 (932)2.5 i V6 24V6,300 rpm5,000 rpm6,550 rpm
Peugeot406 (PHASE II)3.0 V66,000 rpm3,750 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAlfa Romeo156 (932)2.5 i V6 24VPeugeot406 (PHASE II)3.0 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.3 s
7.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.6 s
8.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.3 s
28.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
240 km/h
149 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.9 s
330 ft
101 m
7.0 s
7.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.3 s
10.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.1 s
13.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.4 s
15.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
158 km/h
98 mph
154 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa Romeo156 (932)2.5 i V6 24V
190 hp
142 kW
Peugeot406 (PHASE II)3.0 V6
207 hp
154 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
Alfa Romeo156 (932)2.5 i V6 24V
222 Nm
164 lb-ft
Peugeot406 (PHASE II)3.0 V6
285 Nm
210 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa Romeo156 (932)2.5 i V6 24V
1,320 kg
2,910 lb
Peugeot406 (PHASE II)3.0 V6
1,455 kg
3,208 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa Romeo156 (932)2.5 i V6 24V
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Peugeot406 (PHASE II)3.0 V6
240 km/h
149 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

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: 0.5 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

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

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Alfa Romeo156 (932)2.5 i V6 24V
190 hp
142 kW
7.6 s
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Peugeot406 (PHASE II)3.0 V6
207 hp
154 kW
8.1 s
240 km/h
149 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
Alfa Romeo156 (932)2.5 i V6 24V
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 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
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlfa Romeo156 (932)2.5 i V6 24VPeugeot406 (PHASE II)3.0 V6
Power
190 hp
142 kW
207 hp
154 kW
Torque
222 Nm
164 lb-ft
285 Nm
210 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.6 s
8.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
Lightness
1,320 kg
2,910 lb
1,455 kg
3,208 lb
Fuel consumption
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
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Practicality
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
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
Range score
548 km
340 mi
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Trunk score
380 L
13.4 cu ft
430 L
15.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
144 hp/t
107 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 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.

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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

Alfa Romeo 156 (932) 2.5 i V6 24V

  • Is 135 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Peugeot 406 (PHASE II) 3.0 V6

  • Has 17 hp more
  • Has 63 Nm more
  • Has 50 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

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