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Peugeot 605 6B 2.0 (121 Hp)
Overall Rating
Peugeot 605:
The Peugeot 605 is an executive car produced by the French manufacturer Peugeot between 1989 and 1999, with a facelift in 1995.
The 605 was a saloon built on the same platform as the Citroën XM and was the successor to the critically well received, but slow selling, Peugeot 604, which went out of production four years earlier. The popular Peugeot 505 model was thus phased out in the end of the 1980s and beginning of the 1990s in favour of two cars, the large family car 405 and the executive car 605....(Read more on Wikipedia)
6B Overview:
Peugeot 605 (6B). With 176 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. With a weight of 1325 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 12.1 s). The top speed reaches 199 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.
The Peugeot 605 (6B) was not tested by Euro NCAP. As a vehicle from its era, its safety features would be basic compared to modern standards, likely including ABS and airbags on higher trims.
2.0 (121 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Entry-level performance, adequate for daily driving but lacks excitement for an executive car.
Fuel Economy
Decent for a naturally aspirated 2.0L, but not outstanding for its power output.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Comfortable and refined ride quality
- • Spacious and well-appointed interior
- • Strong V6 engine options for performance
- • Good fuel economy from diesel engines
- • Distinctive French styling
Cons:
- • Mixed reliability, particularly electrical issues
- • Aging design and technology compared to modern cars
- • Finding parts can be challenging for some components
- • High fuel consumption for larger petrol engines
- • Resale value can be low
Specifications:
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Peugeot |
| Model: | 605 |
| Generation: | 6B |
| Modification (Engine): | 2.0 (121 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1989 |
| End of production: | 2000 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 121 Hp @ 5750 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 60.6 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 176 Nm @ 2750 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | RFZ XU10J2Z |
| Engine displacement: | 1998 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | OHC |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4.25 l |
| Coolant: | 7.3 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 86 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 86 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 9.5:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 12.8 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 6.8 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 8.8 l/100 km |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 12.1 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 12.1 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 199 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 11 kg/Hp, 91.3 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 7.5 kg/Nm, 132.8 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 11.5 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1325 |
| Max. weight: | 1825 |
| Max load: | 500 |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 497 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4765 mm mm |
| Width: | 1799 mm mm |
| Height: | 1417 mm mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2800 mm mm |
| Front track: | 1527 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1528 mm |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 5 |
| Transmission type | Manual |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Disc |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 195/65 R15 |
| Front suspension | Wishbone |
| Rear suspension | Double wishbone |
If you could change one thing about the Peugeot 605, what would it be?