Peugeot 406 engine produces 7 HP more power than Peugeot 407, whereas torque is 2 NM more than Peugeot 407. Despite the higher power, Peugeot 406 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
7.5
8.2
The Peugeot 406 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Peugeot 406 consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 407, which means that by driving the Peugeot 406 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
66 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
930 km in combined cycle
800 km in combined cycle
1160 km on highway
1030 km on highway
Peugeot 406 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
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.
