Peugeot 406

Years1995–2004
Generations9
Total variants336
Body stylesCoupe · Sedan · Wagon
DesignerLaurent Rossi · Davide Arcangeli and Lorenzo Ramaciotti at Pininfarina
AssemblyFrance: Sochaux · Italy: Grugliasco & San Giorgio · Egypt: Cairo · Indonesia: Jakarta · Nigeria: Kaduna · Thailand: Lat Krabang
Predecessor405
Successor407
Also known asCoupé

The Peugeot 406 is a coupe, sedan and wagon model, produced 1995–2004, spanning 9 generations with 336 variants in the Cars-Data.com database. Generations covered include the 406 Coupé (2003-2004), 406 (2002-2004), 406 Break (2002-2004) and 406 (1999-2002). Body styles across the 406 lineage span coupe, sedan and wagon, reflecting different market positions throughout production. The 406 Break (2002-2004) generation is the most extensively documented, with 80 variants across engine options, transmissions, and trim levels. Each variant page provides engine displacement, power in HP and kW, 0–100 km/h acceleration, top speed, fuel consumption, CO₂ emissions, dimensions, and list price at launch.

Generations · 9

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Quick answers
How many generations does the Peugeot 406 have?

The Peugeot 406 has 9 generations with 336 total variants in the Cars-Data.com database. Each generation has its own page listing all variants with engine specs, performance figures, and consumption data.

What years was the Peugeot 406 produced?

The Peugeot 406 has been produced 1995–2004. Throughout this period the model evolved across multiple generations, each introducing new engine options, body styles, and technology upgrades.

What body type is the Peugeot 406?

The Peugeot 406 is available as Coupe, Sedan, Wagon. These body styles reflect the different market positions and use cases the model has served across its production history.

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What would this actually cost you?

38,733Estimated total · €7,747 per year
  • Depreciation15,525
  • Fuel / energy12,338
  • Insurance3,750
  • Maintenance3,000
  • Road tax4,120

Estimate only — insurance, maintenance and road tax are generic figures, not a quote for your car or country. Fuel/energy uses EU-average prices.

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Regional names · 1

Peugeot 406: names by market

This model has been sold under different names across markets — same car, different badge or nameplate.

  • Coupé
Across · Wagon

How performance changed across generations

GenerationPower0–100 km/hVariantsPriceScore
406 Break (1996-1999)1996–1999120 hp13.5 s44€19k–€39k★ 3.1
406 Break (1999-2002)1999–2002126 hp11.7 s47€20k–€36k★ 3.1
406 Break (2002-2004)2002–2004127 hp11.4 s80€22k–€35k★ 3.1