Peugeot 405 405
The Peugeot 405 405 (1989–1991): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 5 versions in the United States.
Sold in: United States
Dimensions, weights and capacity
| Specification | Europe | North America | Wikipedia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | |||
| Length | 4,400–4,410 mm RDW | – | 4,408 mm |
| Width | 1,690–1,720 mm RDW | – | 1,716 mm |
| Height | 1,410–1,450 mm RDW | – | 1,390–1,450 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,670 mm RDW | – | 2,669 mm |
| Front track | 1,450 mm ASTRA | – | – |
| Rear track | 1,443 mm ASTRA | – | – |
| Weights and towing | |||
| Kerb weight | 987–1,145 kg RDW | – | 1,020–1,430 kg |
| Mass in running order | 1,087–1,245 kg RDW | – | – |
| Gross vehicle weight | 1,500–1,660 kg RDW | – | – |
| Towing, braked trailer | 1,000–1,200 kg RDW | – | – |
| Towing, unbraked trailer | 493–580 kg RDW | – | – |
| Seats and space | |||
| Seats | 5 RDW | – | – |
| Doors | 4 RDW | – | – |
| Luggage space (EPA) | – | 396–1,076 L EPA | – |
| Passenger space (EPA) | – | 2,577–2,690 L EPA | – |
| Fuel tank | – | – | 70 L |
| Performance | |||
| Top speed | 168–214 km/h RDW | – | 216 km/h |
| Torque | 176–196 Nm ASTRA | – | 111–300 Nm |
Tyre sizes (most common first): 175/70R14, 185/65R14, 165/70R14
Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: RDW type approvals (Netherlands), Wikipedia (en, fr, pl, cs), ASTRA type approvals (Switzerland), US EPA fuel economy data. Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Reliability and owner reports
Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)
8 complaints for model years 1989–1991. 2 fires
Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints
All 5 versions of the Peugeot 405 405
United States 5 versions
Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.
| Years and version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Drive | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990–1992(FFS) · (FFS) (MPFI) | 1.9 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA | 276 g/km |
| 1990–1992(16-VALVE) (FFS) · (16-VALVE) (FFS) (MPFI) · (FFS) (MPFI) and 1 more trim | 1.9 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | 21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA | 263 g/km |
| 1989–199116-V, CAL. (FFS) (MPFI) · (FFS) (MPFI) · CALIF. ECS (FFS) (MPFI) and 1 more trim | 1.9 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | 20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA | 276 g/km |
| 1989–1990(FFS) (MPFI) · CALIF. ECS (FFS) (MPFI) · (FFS) | 1.9 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA | 291 g/km |
| 1989–199016-VALVE (FFS) (MPFI) · (FFS) | 1.9 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | 20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA | 276 g/km |
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Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.