Car comparison

Peugeot 406 Coupe (PHASE II) 3.0 V6vsRenault Megane II Coupe RS 2.0 Turbo 16V

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

Renault Megane II Coupe

RS 2.0 Turbo 16V

224 hp1998 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2004-2005

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Renault Megane II Coupe RS 2.0 Turbo 16V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.5 s
  • Most powerful
    224 hp
    167 kW
  • Highest torque
    300 Nm
    221 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,355 kg
    2,987 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    165 hp/t
    123 kW/t
    6.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.8 L/100 km
    26.7 mpg US
    32.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.5 L/100 km
    20.5 mpg US
    24.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.0 L/100 km
    33.6 mpg US
    40.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    209 g/km
  • Best overall score
    55/100
  • Best performance score
    55/100
  • Best economy score
    83/100
  • Best practicality score
    56/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPeugeot406 Coupe (PHASE II)3.0 V6RenaultMegane II CoupeRS 2.0 Turbo 16V
Power
207hp154kW
224hp167kW
Torque
285Nm210lb-ft
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
1,485kg3,274lb
1,355kg2,987lb
Gross weight
1,910kg4,211lb
1,820kg4,012lb
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
236 km/h
147 mph
To 99% top speed
99.0s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
80.0s99% target: 234 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.8s
6.5s
0-200 km/h
32.4s
Calculated
27.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.4s
Calculated
6.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10L/100 km23.5mpg US28.2mpg UK
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.4L/100 km16.3mpg US19.6mpg UK
11.5L/100 km20.5mpg US24.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.6s
Calculated
14.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
139hp/t104kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
165hp/t123kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
192Nm/t128lb-ft/ton
Calculated
221Nm/t148lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
700km435mi
Calculated
682km424mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,946cc180cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,615mm182in
4,228mm166in
Width
1,780mm70in
-
Height
1,352mm53in
1,436mm57in
Wheelbase
2,700mm106in
2,617mm103in
Front track
1,511mm59in
1,517mm60in
Rear track
1,525mm60in
1,521mm60in
Trunk volume
390L
330L
Max trunk volume-
1,190L
Doors
2
3
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
70L
60L
CO2 emissions
238g/km
209g/km

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 V6Renault Megane II Coupe RS 2.0 Turbo 16VPowerTorque
  • Peugeot 406 Coupe (PHASE II) 3.0 V6: Power / Torque
  • Renault Megane II Coupe RS 2.0 Turbo 16V: 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
RenaultMegane II CoupeRS 2.0 Turbo 16V5,500 rpm3,000 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPeugeot406 Coupe (PHASE II)3.0 V6RenaultMegane II CoupeRS 2.0 Turbo 16V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.4 s
6.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.8 s
6.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
32.4 s
27.8 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
236 km/h
147 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.2 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.2 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.6 s
14.6 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
RenaultMegane II CoupeRS 2.0 Turbo 16V
224 hp
167 kW

Renault Megane II Coupe RS 2.0 Turbo 16V has 17 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 Renault Megane II Coupe RS 2.0 Turbo 16V: 17 hp (13 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
RenaultMegane II CoupeRS 2.0 Turbo 16V
300 Nm
221 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
RenaultMegane II CoupeRS 2.0 Turbo 16V
1,355 kg
2,987 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
RenaultMegane II CoupeRS 2.0 Turbo 16V
236 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
RenaultMegane II CoupeRS 2.0 Turbo 16V6.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Renault Megane II Coupe RS 2.0 Turbo 16V and Peugeot 406 Coupe (PHASE II) 3.0 V6: 1.3 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
RenaultMegane II CoupeRS 2.0 Turbo 16V
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Renault Megane II Coupe RS 2.0 Turbo 16V and Peugeot 406 Coupe (PHASE II) 3.0 V6: 1.2 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
RenaultMegane II CoupeRS 2.0 Turbo 16V
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.0 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
RenaultMegane II CoupeRS 2.0 Turbo 16V
682 km
424 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
RenaultMegane II CoupeRS 2.0 Turbo 16V
224 hp
167 kW
6.5 s
236 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
RenaultMegane II CoupeRS 2.0 Turbo 16V
Power
224 hp
167 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
330 L
11.7 cu ft
Length
4,228 mm
166.5 in
Height
1,436 mm
56.5 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
RenaultMegane II CoupeRS 2.0 Turbo 16V
Power
224 hp
167 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK

Renault Megane II Coupe RS 2.0 Turbo 16V 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
RenaultMegane II CoupeRS 2.0 Turbo 16V
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
6.5 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
RenaultMegane II CoupeRS 2.0 Turbo 16V
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePeugeot406 Coupe (PHASE II)3.0 V6RenaultMegane II CoupeRS 2.0 Turbo 16V
Power
207 hp
154 kW
224 hp
167 kW
Torque
285 Nm
210 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.8 s
6.5 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
236 km/h
147 mph
Lightness
1,485 kg
3,274 lb
1,355 kg
2,987 lb
Fuel consumption
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 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
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
330 L
11.7 cu ft
Length
4,228 mm
166.5 in
Height
1,436 mm
56.5 in
Range score
700 km
435 mi
682 km
424 mi
CO2 score
238 g/km
209 g/km
Trunk score
390 L
13.8 cu ft
330 L
11.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
139 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.0 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
VehiclePeugeot 406 Coupe (PHASE II) 3.0 V6Renault Megane II Coupe RS 2.0 Turbo 16V
Consumption10 L/100 km23.5 mpg US28.2 mpg UK8.8 L/100 km26.7 mpg US32.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.50 LC100 km15.40 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi28.16 LC100 mi24.78 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,500 L396 US gal330 UK gal1,320 L349 US gal290 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,625 LC/year2,310 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Peugeot 406 Coupe (PHASE II) 3.0 V6

  • Has 4 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 18 km (11 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 60 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Renault Megane II Coupe RS 2.0 Turbo 16V

  • Has 17 hp more
  • Has 15 Nm more
  • Is 130 kg lighter
  • Is 1.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 26 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Emits 29 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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