Car comparison

Peugeot 406 (PHASE II) 3.0 V6vsHolden Calais (VT) 3.8i V6 SC

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

Holden Calais (VT)

3.8i V6 SC

233 hp3791 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticSuperchargedSedan1998-2006

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Holden Calais (VT) 3.8i V6 SC

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.9 s
  • Most powerful
    233 hp
    174 kW
  • Highest torque
    375 Nm
    277 lb-ft
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.0 L/100 km
    18.1 mpg US
    21.7 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    475 L
  • Best overall score
    59/100
  • Best performance score
    52/100
  • Best practicality score
    75/100

Peugeot 406 (PHASE II) 3.0 V6

  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph
  • Lightest
    1,455 kg
    3,208 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    142 hp/t
    106 kW/t
    7.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.2 L/100 km
    32.7 mpg US
    39.2 mpg UK
  • Best economy score
    0/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPeugeot406 (PHASE II)3.0 V6HoldenCalais (VT)3.8i V6 SC
Power
207hp154kW
233hp174kW
Torque
285Nm210lb-ft
375Nm277lb-ft
Curb weight
1,455kg3,208lb
1,655kg3,649lb
Gross weight
1,995kg4,398lb
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Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
226 km/h
140 mph
To 99% top speed
74.6s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
69.6s99% target: 224 km/h / 139 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.1s
7.9s
0-200 km/h
28.1s
Calculated
31.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.7s
Calculated
7.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption city
13.7L/100 km17.2mpg US20.6mpg UK
13L/100 km18.1mpg US21.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.8s
Calculated
15.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
142hp/t106kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
141hp/t105kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
196Nm/t131lb-ft/ton
Calculated
227Nm/t152lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Displacement
2,946cc180cu in
3,791cc231cu in
Length
4,600mm181in
4,964mm195in
Width
1,765mm69in
1,842mm73in
Height
1,404mm55in
1,450mm57in
Wheelbase
2,700mm106in
2,788mm110in
Front track
1,500mm59in
1,569mm62in
Rear track
1,482mm58in
1,587mm62in
Trunk volume
430L
475L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
75L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Peugeot 406 (PHASE II) 3.0 V6Holden Calais (VT) 3.8i V6 SCPowerTorque
  • Peugeot 406 (PHASE II) 3.0 V6: Power / Torque
  • Holden Calais (VT) 3.8i V6 SC: 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
HoldenCalais (VT)3.8i V6 SC5,200 rpm3,000 rpm5,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPeugeot406 (PHASE II)3.0 V6HoldenCalais (VT)3.8i V6 SC
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.7 s
7.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.1 s
7.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
28.1 s
31.4 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
226 km/h
140 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.9 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
7.2 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.6 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.5 s
13.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.8 s
15.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
154 km/h
96 mph
152 km/h
95 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
HoldenCalais (VT)3.8i V6 SC
233 hp
174 kW

Holden Calais (VT) 3.8i V6 SC has 26 hp more than Peugeot 406 (PHASE II) 3.0 V6.

The biggest power difference is between Peugeot 406 (PHASE II) 3.0 V6 and Holden Calais (VT) 3.8i V6 SC: 26 hp (19 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
HoldenCalais (VT)3.8i V6 SC
375 Nm
277 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
HoldenCalais (VT)3.8i V6 SC
1,655 kg
3,649 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
HoldenCalais (VT)3.8i V6 SC
226 km/h
140 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
HoldenCalais (VT)3.8i V6 SC7.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Holden Calais (VT) 3.8i V6 SC and Peugeot 406 (PHASE II) 3.0 V6: 0.2 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
HoldenCalais (VT)3.8i V6 SC
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
HoldenCalais (VT)3.8i V6 SC
233 hp
174 kW
7.9 s
226 km/h
140 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
HoldenCalais (VT)3.8i V6 SC
Power
233 hp
174 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
475 L
16.8 cu ft
Length
4,964 mm
195.4 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePeugeot406 (PHASE II)3.0 V6HoldenCalais (VT)3.8i V6 SC
Power
207 hp
154 kW
233 hp
174 kW
Torque
285 Nm
210 lb-ft
375 Nm
277 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.1 s
7.9 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
226 km/h
140 mph
Lightness
1,455 kg
3,208 lb
1,655 kg
3,649 lb
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
475 L
16.8 cu ft
Length
4,964 mm
195.4 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 in
Trunk score
430 L
15.2 cu ft
475 L
16.8 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

Head-to-head comparisons

Peugeot 406 (PHASE II) 3.0 V6

  • Is 200 kg lighter
  • Has 14 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

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

Holden Calais (VT) 3.8i V6 SC

  • Has 26 hp more
  • Has 90 Nm more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 45 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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