Peugeot 406 petrol engines consumes on average 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than Peugeot 407. On average, Peugeot 406 equipped with diesel engines consume 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 407. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version!
Peugeot 406 is smaller. Peugeot 406 is 8 cm shorter than the Peugeot 407, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Peugeot 406 is 4 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
430 litres
407 litres
Peugeot 406 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, The Peugeot 407 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers.
Turning diameter:
11.5 meters
12 meters
The turning circle of the Peugeot 406 is 0.5 metres less than that of the Peugeot 407, which means Peugeot 406 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight:
~ 1`933 kg
~ 1`839 kg
Net weight:
~ 1`393 kg
~ 1`498 kg
Load capacity:
~ 540 kg
~ 341 kg
Peugeot 406 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 37 procentiem more than Peugeot 407. Therefore, Peugeot 406 is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads.
