Volvo C70 Convertible (1999 – 2005) vs Peugeot 406 (1999 – 2004): specs compared
The Volvo C70 Convertible is the more powerful of the two, with up to 240 hp against 210 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.5 s against 8.2 s. It has the higher top speed: 240 km/h against 232 km/h. The Peugeot 406 uses less fuel, from 5.6 L/100 km against 9.5 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,225 kg against 1,576 kg. At 4,720 mm, the Volvo C70 Convertible is 120 mm longer than the Peugeot 406.
| Specification |
Volvo
C70 Convertible
1999 – 2005
|
Peugeot
406
1999 – 2004
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Sweden | France |
| Documented years | 1999 – 2005 | 1999 – 2004 |
| Body style | Convertible | — |
| Variants | 6 | 15 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol, Diesel |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 163 – 239 hp | 90 – 210 hp |
| Torque | 230 – 330 Nm | 147 – 314 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.5 – 10.7 s | 8.2 – 14.7 s |
| Top speed | 200 – 240 km/h | 180 – 232 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 9.5 – 11.2 L/100 km | 5.6 – 11.0 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,720 mm | 4,600 mm |
| Width | 1,820 mm | 1,760 mm |
| Height | 1,410 mm | 1,410 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,660 mm | 2,700 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,576 – 1,602 kg | 1,225 – 1,450 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.