Peugeot 406 Break (8) (1996–2004)

The Peugeot 406 Break (8) was offered with 19 engine versions (14 gasoline, 5 diesel), from 75 to 207 hp, built 1996–2004.

Production years1996–2004
Body styleStation wagon
Doors5
Length186.0 in (4,725 mm) – 186.4 in (4,735 mm)
Width69.5 in (1,765 mm) – 69.3 in (1,760 mm)
Height59.1 in (1,500 mm) – 57.3 in (1,455 mm)
Cargo volume18.5 cu ft (525 l) – 50.9 cu ft (1440 l)
Fuel tank18.5 gal (70 l)

All Peugeot 406 Break (8) engines

EngineYearsFuelPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedCombinedDrive
1.8 16V (110 hp)1996–1999Gasoline110 hp (81 kW)114 lb-ft (155 Nm)12.6 s115 mph (185 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.9 D (75 hp)1996–1999Gasoline75 hp (55 kW)
1.9 TD (90 hp)1996–1999Gasoline90 hp (66 kW)
2.0 16V (132 hp)1996–1999Gasoline132 hp (97 kW)133 lb-ft (180 Nm)11.2 s122 mph (197 km/h)Front-wheel drive
2.0 Turbo (147 hp)1996–1999Gasoline147 hp (108 kW)173 lb-ft (235 Nm)10.6 s127 mph (205 km/h)Front-wheel drive
3.0 24V (190 hp)1996–1999Gasoline190 hp (140 kW)197 lb-ft (267 Nm)8.5 s141 mph (227 km/h)Front-wheel drive
3.0 24V (190 hp) Automatic1996–1999Gasoline190 hp (140 kW)197 lb-ft (267 Nm)9.9 s137 mph (220 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.8 (90 hp)1997–1999Gasoline90 hp (66 kW)
1.8 i 16V (116 hp)1999–2004Gasoline116 hp (85 kW)120 lb-ft (163 Nm)12.4 s120 mph (193 km/h)Front-wheel drive
2.0 16V (135 hp)1999–2004Gasoline135 hp (99 kW)140 lb-ft (190 Nm)10.9 s126 mph (203 km/h)Front-wheel drive
2.0 HDI 109 (109 hp)1999–2004Diesel109 hp (80 kW)184 lb-ft (250 Nm)12.8 s115 mph (185 km/h)Front-wheel drive
2.0 HDI 90 (90 hp)1999–2004Diesel90 hp (66 kW)151 lb-ft (205 Nm)12.8 s109 mph (175 km/h)Front-wheel drive
2.2 16V (158 hp)2000–2004Gasoline158 hp (116 kW)160 lb-ft (217 Nm)10.2 s132 mph (213 km/h)Front-wheel drive
2.2 HDi (133 hp)2000–2004Diesel133 hp (98 kW)232 lb-ft (314 Nm)11.3 s125 mph (201 km/h)Front-wheel drive
3.0 V6 (207 hp)2000–2004Gasoline207 hp (152 kW)210 lb-ft (285 Nm)8.5 s145 mph (234 km/h)Front-wheel drive
3.0 V6 (207 hp) Automatic2000–2004Gasoline207 hp (152 kW)210 lb-ft (285 Nm)9.9 s140 mph (226 km/h)Front-wheel drive
2.0 HDI FAP (110 hp)2001–2004Diesel110 hp (81 kW)184 lb-ft (250 Nm)11.4 s116 mph (186 km/h)Front-wheel drive
2.0 HDI FAP (110 hp) Automatic2001–2004Diesel110 hp (81 kW)184 lb-ft (250 Nm)11.4 s116 mph (186 km/h)Front-wheel drive
2.0 HPi (140 hp)2001–2004Gasoline140 hp (103 kW)142 lb-ft (192 Nm)10.8 s126 mph (203 km/h)Front-wheel drive

Figures are the manufacturer's, mostly for the European versions, and can vary with equipment. Fuel economy is converted from the European test (l/100 km) to US mpg, so it reads higher than an EPA rating. Engines with a link have their own spec sheet.

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