Car comparison

Peugeot 406 (PHASE II) 3.0 V6vsVolkswagen Jetta IV 2.8 VR6

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

Volkswagen Jetta IV

2.8 VR6

200 hp2792 ccGasolineFWDNaturally aspiratedSedan1999-2005

Comparison overview

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Peugeot 406 (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
  • Lightest
    1,455 kg
    3,208 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    142 hp/t
    106 kW/t
    7.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.7 L/100 km
    17.2 mpg US
    20.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.2 L/100 km
    32.7 mpg US
    39.2 mpg UK
  • Best economy score
    0/100

Volkswagen Jetta IV 2.8 VR6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.4 s
  • Largest trunk
    460 L
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best performance score
    51/100
  • Best practicality score
    73/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPeugeot406 (PHASE II)3.0 V6VolkswagenJetta IV2.8 VR6
Power
207hp154kW
200hp149kW
Torque
285Nm210lb-ft
270Nm199lb-ft
Curb weight
1,455kg3,208lb
1,455kg3,208lb
Gross weight
1,995kg4,398lb
1,965kg4,332lb
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
74.6s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
67.4s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.1s
7.4s
0-200 km/h
28.1s
Calculated
26.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.7s
Calculated
7.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption city
13.7L/100 km17.2mpg US20.6mpg UK
15.3L/100 km15.4mpg US18.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.8s
Calculated
15.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
142hp/t106kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
137hp/t103kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
196Nm/t131lb-ft/ton
Calculated
186Nm/t124lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Displacement
2,946cc180cu in
2,792cc170cu in
Length
4,600mm181in
4,376mm172in
Width
1,765mm69in
1,730mm68in
Height
1,404mm55in
1,480mm58in
Wheelbase
2,700mm106in
2,519mm99in
Front track
1,500mm59in
1,513mm60in
Rear track
1,482mm58in
1,487mm59in
Trunk volume
430L
460L
Max trunk volume-
1,470L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
62L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Peugeot 406 (PHASE II) 3.0 V6Volkswagen Jetta IV 2.8 VR6PowerTorque
  • Peugeot 406 (PHASE II) 3.0 V6: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Jetta IV 2.8 VR6: 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
VolkswagenJetta IV2.8 VR66,200 rpm3,200 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPeugeot406 (PHASE II)3.0 V6VolkswagenJetta IV2.8 VR6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.7 s
7.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.1 s
7.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
28.1 s
26.8 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.9 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
7.2 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.6 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.5 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.8 s
15.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
154 km/h
96 mph
158 km/h
98 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
VolkswagenJetta IV2.8 VR6
200 hp
149 kW

Peugeot 406 (PHASE II) 3.0 V6 has 7 hp more than Volkswagen Jetta IV 2.8 VR6.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Jetta IV 2.8 VR6 and Peugeot 406 (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 (PHASE II)3.0 V6
285 Nm
210 lb-ft
VolkswagenJetta IV2.8 VR6
270 Nm
199 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
VolkswagenJetta IV2.8 VR6
1,455 kg
3,208 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
VolkswagenJetta IV2.8 VR6
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 (PHASE II)3.0 V68.1 s
VolkswagenJetta IV2.8 VR67.4 s

Although Peugeot 406 (PHASE II) 3.0 V6 has more power, Volkswagen Jetta IV 2.8 VR6 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Jetta IV 2.8 VR6 and Peugeot 406 (PHASE II) 3.0 V6: 0.7 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
VolkswagenJetta IV2.8 VR6
137 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.3 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
VolkswagenJetta IV2.8 VR6
200 hp
149 kW
7.4 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 (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
VolkswagenJetta IV2.8 VR6
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,376 mm
172.3 in
Height
1,480 mm
58.3 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePeugeot406 (PHASE II)3.0 V6VolkswagenJetta IV2.8 VR6
Power
207 hp
154 kW
200 hp
149 kW
Torque
285 Nm
210 lb-ft
270 Nm
199 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.1 s
7.4 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
1,455 kg
3,208 lb
1,455 kg
3,208 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
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,376 mm
172.3 in
Height
1,480 mm
58.3 in
Trunk score
430 L
15.2 cu ft
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
137 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Head-to-head comparisons

Peugeot 406 (PHASE II) 3.0 V6

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Has 15 Nm more
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Smallest trunk

Volkswagen Jetta IV 2.8 VR6

  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 30 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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