Car comparison

Peugeot 406 Coupe (PHASE II) 3.0 V6vsVolvo C70 Coupe 2.5 20V T

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 C70 Coupe

2.5 20V T

193 hp2435 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCoupe1996-2001

Comparison overview

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Peugeot 406 Coupe (PHASE II) 3.0 V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph
  • Most powerful
    207 hp
    154 kW
  • Highest torque
    285 Nm
    210 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    139 hp/t
    104 kW/t
    7.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.0 L/100 km
    23.5 mpg US
    28.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    14.4 L/100 km
    16.3 mpg US
    19.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.4 L/100 km
    31.8 mpg US
    38.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    700 km
    435 mi
  • Best overall score
    51/100
  • Best performance score
    51/100
  • Best economy score
    80/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPeugeot406 Coupe (PHASE II)3.0 V6VolvoC70 Coupe2.5 20V T
Power
207hp154kW
193hp144kW
Torque
285Nm210lb-ft
270Nm199lb-ft
Curb weight
1,485kg3,274lb
1,450kg3,197lb
Gross weight
1,910kg4,211lb
1,900kg4,189lb
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
99.0s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
99.6s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.8s
7.8s
0-200 km/h
32.4s
Calculated
32.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.4s
Calculated
7.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10L/100 km23.5mpg US28.2mpg UK
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.4L/100 km16.3mpg US19.6mpg UK
15.3L/100 km15.4mpg US18.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.6s
Calculated
15.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
139hp/t104kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
133hp/t99kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
192Nm/t128lb-ft/ton
Calculated
186Nm/t125lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
700km435mi
Calculated
654km407mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,946cc180cu in
2,435cc149cu in
Length
4,615mm182in
4,720mm186in
Width
1,780mm70in
1,820mm72in
Height
1,352mm53in
1,410mm56in
Wheelbase
2,700mm106in
2,660mm105in
Front track
1,511mm59in
1,520mm60in
Rear track
1,525mm60in
1,520mm60in
Ground clearance-
121mm5in
Trunk volume
390L
427L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
70L
70L
CO2 emissions
238g/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 C70 Coupe 2.5 20V TPowerTorque
  • Peugeot 406 Coupe (PHASE II) 3.0 V6: Power / Torque
  • Volvo C70 Coupe 2.5 20V T: 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
VolvoC70 Coupe2.5 20V T5,100 rpm1,800 rpm5,350 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPeugeot406 Coupe (PHASE II)3.0 V6VolvoC70 Coupe2.5 20V T
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.4 s
7.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.8 s
7.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
32.4 s
32.5 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.2 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.2 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.6 s
15.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
149 km/h
93 mph
149 km/h
92 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
VolvoC70 Coupe2.5 20V T
193 hp
144 kW

Peugeot 406 Coupe (PHASE II) 3.0 V6 has 14 hp more than Volvo C70 Coupe 2.5 20V T.

The biggest power difference is between Volvo C70 Coupe 2.5 20V T and Peugeot 406 Coupe (PHASE II) 3.0 V6: 14 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
VolvoC70 Coupe2.5 20V T
270 Nm
199 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
VolvoC70 Coupe2.5 20V T
1,450 kg
3,197 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
VolvoC70 Coupe2.5 20V T
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 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
VolvoC70 Coupe2.5 20V T7.8 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
VolvoC70 Coupe2.5 20V T
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Peugeot 406 Coupe (PHASE II) 3.0 V6 and Volvo C70 Coupe 2.5 20V T: 0.7 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
VolvoC70 Coupe2.5 20V T
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 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
VolvoC70 Coupe2.5 20V T
654 km
407 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
VolvoC70 Coupe2.5 20V T
193 hp
144 kW
7.8 s
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 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
VolvoC70 Coupe2.5 20V T
Power
193 hp
144 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
427 L
15.1 cu ft
Length
4,720 mm
185.8 in
Height
1,410 mm
55.5 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
VolvoC70 Coupe2.5 20V T
Power
193 hp
144 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK

Peugeot 406 Coupe (PHASE II) 3.0 V6 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
VolvoC70 Coupe2.5 20V T
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK
7.8 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
VolvoC70 Coupe2.5 20V T
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePeugeot406 Coupe (PHASE II)3.0 V6VolvoC70 Coupe2.5 20V T
Power
207 hp
154 kW
193 hp
144 kW
Torque
285 Nm
210 lb-ft
270 Nm
199 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.8 s
7.8 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Lightness
1,485 kg
3,274 lb
1,450 kg
3,197 lb
Fuel consumption
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 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
427 L
15.1 cu ft
Length
4,720 mm
185.8 in
Height
1,410 mm
55.5 in
Range score
700 km
435 mi
654 km
407 mi
CO2 score
238 g/km
-
Trunk score
390 L
13.8 cu ft
427 L
15.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
139 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 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 C70 Coupe 2.5 20V T
Consumption10 L/100 km23.5 mpg US28.2 mpg UK10.7 L/100 km22 mpg US26.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.50 LC100 km18.72 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi28.16 LC100 mi30.13 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,500 L396 US gal330 UK gal1,605 L424 US gal353 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,625 LC/year2,809 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Peugeot 406 Coupe (PHASE II) 3.0 V6

  • Has 14 hp more
  • Has 15 Nm more
  • Uses 0.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 6 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 46 km (28 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Volvo C70 Coupe 2.5 20V T

  • Is 35 kg lighter
  • Has 37 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption

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