Peugeot 405 I (15B) 1.9 Sport MI-16 (158 Hp)


Overall Rating

7.6 / 10
Safety N/A / 5
Not Rated
Engine 3.0 / 5
Value 4.2 / 5
Performance 4.0 / 5
Comfort 4.0 / 5
People\'s Opinion N/A / 5
Not Rated

Peugeot 405:

The Peugeot 405 is a large family car manufactured by the French automaker Peugeot from 1987 to 1997. Its production continued under license from outside Europe in Iran by Iran Khodro Company until 2020. It was voted European Car of the Year for 1988 by the largest number of votes in the history of the contest. About 2. 5 million vehicles have been sold worldwide, both in left and right drive versions, as a saloon and estate. In early 2020, the 33-year production run of the Peugeot 405 was counted as the "twentieth most long-lived single generation car in history. "....(Read more on Wikipedia)

I (15B) Overview:

Peugeot 405 (I (15B)). With 181 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~11.3 l/100km). Weighing only 1085 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is good (0–100 km/h in 8.6 s). The top speed reaches 220 km/h. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.

1.9 Sport MI-16 (158 Hp) Verdict:

Rating 5 stars

Performance Verdict

The ultimate MI-16 variant, delivering exhilarating power and razor-sharp handling, a true performance icon of its era.

Fuel Economy

Fuel consumption is a secondary concern for this high-performance model, but it's competitive for its power output.

Best Use Case: High-Performance Driving / Collector

Pros and Cons:

Pros:

  • • Comfortable and compliant ride quality
  • • Engaging handling, especially in MI-16 variants
  • • Wide range of efficient and powerful engine options
  • • Practical and spacious sedan body style
  • • Distinctive and timeless Pininfarina design

Cons:

  • • Dated safety features compared to modern standards
  • • Interior plastics can feel flimsy on some trims
  • • Potential for rust on older, less maintained examples
  • • Parts availability for specific performance or older components can be challenging

Specifications:

General:
Brand:Peugeot
Model:405
Generation:I (15B)
Modification (Engine):1.9 Sport MI-16 (158 Hp)
Start of production:1987
End of production:1991
Powertrain Architecture:Internal Combustion engine
Body type:Sedan
Seats:5
Doors:4
Engine:
Power:158 Hp @ 6500 rpm.
Power per litre:82.9 Hp/l
Torque:181 Nm @ 5000 rpm.
Engine Model/Code:D6C XU9J4
Engine displacement:1905
Number of cylinders:4
Engine configuration:Inline
Number of valves per cylinder:4
Fuel injection system:Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration:Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain:DOHC
Engine oil capacity:5.1 l
Coolant:7.2 l
Engine layout:Front, Transverse
Cylinder Bore:83 mm mm
Piston Stroke:88 mm mm
Compression ratio:10.4:1
Performance:
Fuel Type:Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban:11.3 l/100 km
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban:6.5 l/100 km
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h:8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph:8.6 sec
Maximum speed:220 km/h
Weight-to-power ratio:6.9 kg/Hp, 145.6 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio:6 kg/Nm, 166.8 Nm/tonne
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph:8.2 sec
Space:
Kerb Weight:1085
Max. weight:1550
Max load:465
Trunk (boot) space - minimum:470 l
Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%):1200 kg
Fuel tank capacity:70 l
Size:
Length:4408 mm mm
Width:1714 mm mm
Height:1406 mm mm
Wheelbase:2669 mm mm
Front track:1450 mm
Rear (Back) track:1443 mm
Front overhang:817 mm
Rear overhang:922 mm
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter):10.55 m
Powertrain:
Drivetrain ArchitectureThe Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheelFront wheel drive
Number of gears5
Transmission typeManual
Front brakesVentilated discs
Rear brakesDisc
Assisting systemsABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering typeSteering rack and pinion
Power steeringHydraulic Steering
Tires size195/55 R15
Wheel rims size15
Front suspensionIndependent, type McPherson with coil spring and anti-roll bar
Rear suspensionTorsion

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