Volvo 440 (1988 – 1993) vs Peugeot 405 (1988 – 1996): specs compared
The Peugeot 405 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 125 hp against 120 hp. The Volvo 440 is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 9.5 s against 10.2 s. It has the higher top speed: 200 km/h against 195 km/h. The Peugeot 405 uses less fuel, from 6.1 L/100 km against 7.2 L/100 km. The Volvo 440 is the lighter car, from 965 kg against 1,021 kg. At 4,399 mm, the Peugeot 405 is 89 mm longer than the Volvo 440.
| Specification |
Volvo
440
1988 – 1993
|
Peugeot
405
1988 – 1996
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Sweden | France |
| Documented years | 1988 – 1993 | 1988 – 1996 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 9 | 9 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 79 – 120 hp | 69 – 125 hp |
| Torque | 125 – 175 Nm | 120 – 180 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 9.5 – 12.5 s | 10.2 – 16.7 s |
| Top speed | 170 – 200 km/h | 162 – 195 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.2 – 8.5 L/100 km | 6.1 – 9.3 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,310 mm | 4,399 mm |
| Width | 1,690 mm | 1,709 mm |
| Height | 1,400 mm | 1,440 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,500 mm | 2,670 mm |
| Curb weight | 965 – 1,045 kg | 1,021 – 1,130 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.