Peugeot 406 engine produces 2 HP more power than Peugeot 407, the torque is the same for both cars. Despite the higher power, Peugeot 406 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
8.3
8.2
Peugeot 406 consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 407, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Peugeot 406 could require 15 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
66 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
840 km in combined cycle
800 km in combined cycle
1070 km on highway
1030 km on highway
Dimensions
Length:
4.60 m
4.68 m
Width:
1.76 m
1.81 m
Height:
1.41 m
1.45 m
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, Peugeot 406 has 23 litres more trunk space than the Peugeot 407. 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.