Car comparison

Peugeot 406 Coupe (PHASE II) 3.0 V6vsPeugeot RCZ 1.6 THP

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

Peugeot RCZ

1.6 THP

200 hp1598 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2010-2013

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Peugeot RCZ 1.6 THP

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.5 s
  • Lightest
    1,297 kg
    2,859 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    154 hp/t
    115 kW/t
    6.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.7 L/100 km
    35.1 mpg US
    42.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.8 L/100 km
    26.7 mpg US
    32.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.6 L/100 km
    42.0 mpg US
    50.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    821 km
    510 mi
  • Best performance score
    52/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100

Peugeot 406 Coupe (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
  • Largest trunk
    390 L
  • Best overall score
    51/100
  • Best practicality score
    51/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPeugeot406 Coupe (PHASE II)3.0 V6PeugeotRCZ1.6 THP
Power
207hp154kW
200hp149kW
Torque
285Nm210lb-ft
275Nm203lb-ft
Curb weight
1,485kg3,274lb
1,297kg2,859lb
Gross weight
1,910kg4,211lb
1,780kg3,924lb
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
237 km/h
147 mph
To 99% top speed
99.0s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
93.3s99% target: 235 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.8s
7.5s
0-200 km/h
32.4s
Calculated
31.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.4s
Calculated
7.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10L/100 km23.5mpg US28.2mpg UK
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.4L/100 km16.3mpg US19.6mpg UK
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.6s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
139hp/t104kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
154hp/t115kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
192Nm/t128lb-ft/ton
Calculated
212Nm/t142lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
700km435mi
Calculated
821km510mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,946cc180cu in
1,598cc98cu in
Length
4,615mm182in
4,290mm169in
Width
1,780mm70in
1,958mm77in
Height
1,352mm53in
1,362mm54in
Wheelbase
2,700mm106in
2,612mm103in
Front track
1,511mm59in
-
Rear track
1,525mm60in
-
Trunk volume
390L
321L
Max trunk volume-
639L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
70L
55L
CO2 emissions
238g/km
-

Performance charts

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Dyno simulation

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

Peugeot 406 Coupe (PHASE II) 3.0 V6Peugeot RCZ 1.6 THPPowerTorque
  • Peugeot 406 Coupe (PHASE II) 3.0 V6: Power / Torque
  • Peugeot RCZ 1.6 THP: 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
PeugeotRCZ1.6 THP6,800 rpm1,700 rpm7,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPeugeot406 Coupe (PHASE II)3.0 V6PeugeotRCZ1.6 THP
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.4 s
7.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.8 s
7.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
32.4 s
31.8 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
237 km/h
147 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.2 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.2 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.6 s
15.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
149 km/h
93 mph
150 km/h
93 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
PeugeotRCZ1.6 THP
200 hp
149 kW

Peugeot 406 Coupe (PHASE II) 3.0 V6 has 7 hp more than Peugeot RCZ 1.6 THP.

The biggest power difference is between Peugeot RCZ 1.6 THP and Peugeot 406 Coupe (PHASE II) 3.0 V6: 7 hp (5 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
PeugeotRCZ1.6 THP
275 Nm
203 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
PeugeotRCZ1.6 THP
1,297 kg
2,859 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
PeugeotRCZ1.6 THP
237 km/h
147 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
PeugeotRCZ1.6 THP7.5 s

Although Peugeot 406 Coupe (PHASE II) 3.0 V6 has more power, Peugeot RCZ 1.6 THP is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Peugeot RCZ 1.6 THP and Peugeot 406 Coupe (PHASE II) 3.0 V6: 0.3 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Peugeot406 Coupe (PHASE II)3.0 V6
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK
PeugeotRCZ1.6 THP
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Peugeot RCZ 1.6 THP and Peugeot 406 Coupe (PHASE II) 3.0 V6: 3.3 L/100 km.

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
PeugeotRCZ1.6 THP
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Peugeot406 Coupe (PHASE II)3.0 V6
700 km
435 mi
PeugeotRCZ1.6 THP
821 km
510 mi

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
PeugeotRCZ1.6 THP
200 hp
149 kW
7.5 s
237 km/h
147 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
PeugeotRCZ1.6 THP
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
321 L
11.3 cu ft
Length
4,290 mm
168.9 in
Height
1,362 mm
53.6 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy 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
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK
PeugeotRCZ1.6 THP
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK

Peugeot RCZ 1.6 THP is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
Peugeot406 Coupe (PHASE II)3.0 V6
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK
7.8 s
PeugeotRCZ1.6 THP
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
7.5 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
Peugeot406 Coupe (PHASE II)3.0 V6
139 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK
PeugeotRCZ1.6 THP
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePeugeot406 Coupe (PHASE II)3.0 V6PeugeotRCZ1.6 THP
Power
207 hp
154 kW
200 hp
149 kW
Torque
285 Nm
210 lb-ft
275 Nm
203 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.8 s
7.5 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
237 km/h
147 mph
Lightness
1,485 kg
3,274 lb
1,297 kg
2,859 lb
Fuel consumption
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
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
321 L
11.3 cu ft
Length
4,290 mm
168.9 in
Height
1,362 mm
53.6 in
Range score
700 km
435 mi
821 km
510 mi
CO2 score
238 g/km
-
Trunk score
390 L
13.8 cu ft
321 L
11.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
139 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 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 V6Peugeot RCZ 1.6 THP
Consumption10 L/100 km23.5 mpg US28.2 mpg UK6.7 L/100 km35.1 mpg US42.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.50 LC100 km11.73 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi28.16 LC100 mi18.87 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,500 L396 US gal330 UK gal1,005 L265 US gal221 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,625 LC/year1,759 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Peugeot 406 Coupe (PHASE II) 3.0 V6

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Has 10 Nm more
  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 69 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Peugeot RCZ 1.6 THP

  • Is 188 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 3.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 15 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 121 km (75 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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