Peugeot 406 2002 vs Dodge Magnum 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.7 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 193 HP | |
| Torque: | 314 NM | 258 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
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Peugeot 406 is more dynamic to drive. Peugeot 406 engine produces 57 HP less power than Dodge Magnum, but torque is 56 NM more than Dodge Magnum. Despite less power, Peugeot 406 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.5 | 9.9 | |
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The Peugeot 406 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Peugeot 406 consumes 3.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Dodge Magnum, which means that by driving the Peugeot 406 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 510 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 68 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1070 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| 1370 km on highway | 750 km on highway | ||
| Peugeot 406 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Peugeot 406) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Dodge Magnum) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.74 m | 5.02 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.48 m | |
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Peugeot 406 is smaller. Peugeot 406 is 28 cm shorter than the Dodge Magnum, 12 cm narrower, while the height of Peugeot 406 is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 525 litres | 2013 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Dodge Magnum has more luggage space. Peugeot 406 has 1488 litres less trunk space than the Dodge Magnum. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`110 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 2200 | |
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