What kind of car is the Peugeot 406?
The Peugeot 406 was a family car in the maker’s 400 series. Its range included a saloon and estate, as well as a coupé designed by Pininfarina, the Italian design house. The coupé gave the line a distinct two-door shape alongside its practical family-car forms.
The 406 generation ran from 1995 to 2004 and is identified by the development codes D8 and D9.
Engines and power
The UK range used petrol and diesel engines from 1.7 litres to 2.9 litres. Listed power ran from 67 kW (91 PS) to 157 kW (213 PS) across the range.
EU registration figures list petrol 1.4-litre and 1.6-litre versions in 2010. The 1.6-litre petrol accounted for 150 of the 200 registrations that year; the 1.4-litre petrol accounted for the other 50.
Fuel consumption and CO₂
The lowest listed UK fuel consumption for the 406 is 5.5 L/100 km on the NEDC test. This is the lowest result across the range; consumption varies by engine and body style.
NEDC is an earlier European test method. European figures may also use WLTP, while the USA’s EPA procedure and Canada’s 5-cycle test use different methods. Results from different markets are not directly comparable.
Where was the 406 sold?
The 406 generation ran from 1995 to 2004. UK figures cover 2000–2004, with 44 listed versions; EU registration figures show two petrol versions in 2010.
The saloon and estate gave the 406 a practical family-car role, while the Pininfarina-designed coupé brought a different shape to Peugeot’s 400 series.
Questions and answers
When was the Peugeot 406 generation sold?
The 406 generation ran from 1995 to 2004.
What body styles did the 406 range include?
It included a saloon, an estate and a coupé designed by Pininfarina.
What was the lowest listed fuel consumption?
The lowest listed UK figure is 5.5 L/100 km on the NEDC test.
What engine sizes and power were listed for UK versions?
The UK range covered 1.7-litre to 2.9-litre petrol and diesel engines, with power from 67 kW (91 PS) to 157 kW (213 PS).