Car comparison

Peugeot 406 Coupe (PHASE II) 3.0 V6vsVolvo C30 2.5 i 20V T5

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

Volvo C30

2.5 i 20V T5

220 hp2521 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2006-2008

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Volvo C30 2.5 i 20V T5

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.1 s
  • Most powerful
    220 hp
    164 kW
  • Highest torque
    320 Nm
    236 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,437 kg
    3,168 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    153 hp/t
    114 kW/t
    6.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.4 L/100 km
    25.0 mpg US
    30.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    12.6 L/100 km
    18.7 mpg US
    22.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.4 L/100 km
    36.8 mpg US
    44.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    224 g/km
  • Best overall score
    52/100
  • Best performance score
    54/100
  • Best economy score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPeugeot406 Coupe (PHASE II)3.0 V6VolvoC302.5 i 20V T5
Power
207hp154kW
220hp164kW
Torque
285Nm210lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,485kg3,274lb
1,437kg3,168lb
Gross weight
1,910kg4,211lb
1,860kg4,101lb
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
99.0s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
88.3s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.8s
7.1s
0-200 km/h
32.4s
Calculated
30.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.4s
Calculated
6.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10L/100 km23.5mpg US28.2mpg UK
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.4L/100 km16.3mpg US19.6mpg UK
12.6L/100 km18.7mpg US22.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.6s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
139hp/t104kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
153hp/t114kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
192Nm/t128lb-ft/ton
Calculated
223Nm/t149lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
700km435mi
Calculated
660km410mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,946cc180cu in
2,521cc154cu in
Length
4,615mm182in
4,252mm167in
Width
1,780mm70in
1,782mm70in
Height
1,352mm53in
1,447mm57in
Wheelbase
2,700mm106in
2,640mm104in
Front track
1,511mm59in
1,548mm61in
Rear track
1,525mm60in
1,544mm61in
Trunk volume
390L
233L
Doors
2
3
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
70L
62L
CO2 emissions
238g/km
224g/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 V6Volvo C30 2.5 i 20V T5PowerTorque
  • Peugeot 406 Coupe (PHASE II) 3.0 V6: Power / Torque
  • Volvo C30 2.5 i 20V T5: 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
VolvoC302.5 i 20V T55,000 rpm1,500-4,800 rpm5,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPeugeot406 Coupe (PHASE II)3.0 V6VolvoC302.5 i 20V T5
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.4 s
6.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.8 s
7.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
32.4 s
30.9 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.2 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.2 s
12.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.6 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
149 km/h
93 mph
152 km/h
95 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
VolvoC302.5 i 20V T5
220 hp
164 kW

Volvo C30 2.5 i 20V T5 has 13 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 Volvo C30 2.5 i 20V T5: 13 hp (10 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
VolvoC302.5 i 20V T5
320 Nm
236 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
VolvoC302.5 i 20V T5
1,437 kg
3,168 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
VolvoC302.5 i 20V T5
235 km/h
146 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
VolvoC302.5 i 20V T57.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volvo C30 2.5 i 20V T5 and Peugeot 406 Coupe (PHASE II) 3.0 V6: 0.7 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
VolvoC302.5 i 20V T5
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volvo C30 2.5 i 20V T5 and Peugeot 406 Coupe (PHASE II) 3.0 V6: 0.6 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
VolvoC302.5 i 20V T5
153 hp/t
114 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
VolvoC302.5 i 20V T5
660 km
410 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
VolvoC302.5 i 20V T5
220 hp
164 kW
7.1 s
235 km/h
146 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
VolvoC302.5 i 20V T5
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
233 L
8.2 cu ft
Length
4,252 mm
167.4 in
Height
1,447 mm
57.0 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
VolvoC302.5 i 20V T5
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK

Volvo C30 2.5 i 20V T5 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
VolvoC302.5 i 20V T5
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
7.1 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
VolvoC302.5 i 20V T5
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePeugeot406 Coupe (PHASE II)3.0 V6VolvoC302.5 i 20V T5
Power
207 hp
154 kW
220 hp
164 kW
Torque
285 Nm
210 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.8 s
7.1 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
1,485 kg
3,274 lb
1,437 kg
3,168 lb
Fuel consumption
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 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
4 seats
Trunk
233 L
8.2 cu ft
Length
4,252 mm
167.4 in
Height
1,447 mm
57.0 in
Range score
700 km
435 mi
660 km
410 mi
CO2 score
238 g/km
224 g/km
Trunk score
390 L
13.8 cu ft
233 L
8.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
139 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
153 hp/t
114 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 V6Volvo C30 2.5 i 20V T5
Consumption10 L/100 km23.5 mpg US28.2 mpg UK9.4 L/100 km25 mpg US30.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.50 LC100 km16.45 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi28.16 LC100 mi26.47 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,500 L396 US gal330 UK gal1,410 L372 US gal310 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,625 LC/year2,468 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Peugeot 406 Coupe (PHASE II) 3.0 V6

  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 40 km (25 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 157 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

Volvo C30 2.5 i 20V T5

  • Has 13 hp more
  • Has 35 Nm more
  • Is 48 kg lighter
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 14 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Emits 14 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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