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Peugeot 406 (PHASE II) 3.0 V6vsVolkswagen Passat (B5.5) 2.8 30V V6

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 Passat (B5.5)

2.8 30V V6

193 hp2771 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan2000-2005

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
  • Largest trunk
    430 L
  • Best overall score
    57/100
  • Best performance score
    50/100
  • Best practicality score
    72/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPeugeot406 (PHASE II)3.0 V6VolkswagenPassat (B5.5)2.8 30V V6
Power
207hp154kW
193hp144kW
Torque
285Nm210lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,455kg3,208lb
1,700kg3,748lb
Gross weight
1,995kg4,398lb
2,110kg4,652lb
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
238 km/h
148 mph
To 99% top speed
74.6s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
74.6s99% target: 236 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.1s
7.8s
0-200 km/h
28.1s
Calculated
28.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.7s
Calculated
7.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
10.8L/100 km21.8mpg US26.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.7L/100 km17.2mpg US20.6mpg UK
15.4L/100 km15.3mpg US18.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.8s
Calculated
15.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
142hp/t106kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
114hp/t85kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
196Nm/t131lb-ft/ton
Calculated
165Nm/t110lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
574km357mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,946cc180cu in
2,771cc169cu in
Length
4,600mm181in
4,703mm185in
Width
1,765mm69in
1,746mm69in
Height
1,404mm55in
1,462mm58in
Wheelbase
2,700mm106in
2,702mm106in
Front track
1,500mm59in
1,515mm60in
Rear track
1,482mm58in
1,515mm60in
Trunk volume
430L
400L
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 Passat (B5.5) 2.8 30V V6PowerTorque
  • Peugeot 406 (PHASE II) 3.0 V6: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Passat (B5.5) 2.8 30V V6: 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
VolkswagenPassat (B5.5)2.8 30V V66,000 rpm3,200 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPeugeot406 (PHASE II)3.0 V6VolkswagenPassat (B5.5)2.8 30V V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.7 s
7.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.1 s
7.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
28.1 s
28.2 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
238 km/h
148 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.9 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
7.2 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.6 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.5 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.8 s
15.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
154 km/h
96 mph
155 km/h
96 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
VolkswagenPassat (B5.5)2.8 30V V6
193 hp
144 kW

Peugeot 406 (PHASE II) 3.0 V6 has 14 hp more than Volkswagen Passat (B5.5) 2.8 30V V6.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Passat (B5.5) 2.8 30V V6 and Peugeot 406 (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 (PHASE II)3.0 V6
285 Nm
210 lb-ft
VolkswagenPassat (B5.5)2.8 30V V6
280 Nm
207 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
VolkswagenPassat (B5.5)2.8 30V V6
1,700 kg
3,748 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
VolkswagenPassat (B5.5)2.8 30V V6
238 km/h
148 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
VolkswagenPassat (B5.5)2.8 30V V67.8 s

Although Peugeot 406 (PHASE II) 3.0 V6 has more power, Volkswagen Passat (B5.5) 2.8 30V V6 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Passat (B5.5) 2.8 30V V6 and Peugeot 406 (PHASE II) 3.0 V6: 0.3 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
VolkswagenPassat (B5.5)2.8 30V V6
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 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
VolkswagenPassat (B5.5)2.8 30V V6
193 hp
144 kW
7.8 s
238 km/h
148 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
VolkswagenPassat (B5.5)2.8 30V V6
Power
193 hp
144 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
400 L
14.1 cu ft
Length
4,703 mm
185.2 in
Height
1,462 mm
57.6 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePeugeot406 (PHASE II)3.0 V6VolkswagenPassat (B5.5)2.8 30V V6
Power
207 hp
154 kW
193 hp
144 kW
Torque
285 Nm
210 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.1 s
7.8 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
238 km/h
148 mph
Lightness
1,455 kg
3,208 lb
1,700 kg
3,748 lb
Fuel consumption
-
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
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
400 L
14.1 cu ft
Length
4,703 mm
185.2 in
Height
1,462 mm
57.6 in
Range score
-
574 km
357 mi
Trunk score
430 L
15.2 cu ft
400 L
14.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 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
VehicleVolkswagen Passat (B5.5) 2.8 30V V6
Consumption10.8 L/100 km21.8 mpg US26.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.90 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi30.42 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,620 L428 US gal356 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,835 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Peugeot 406 (PHASE II) 3.0 V6

  • Has 14 hp more
  • Has 5 Nm more
  • Is 245 kg lighter
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 29 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 30 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h

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