Citroën BX

1989 – 1993 France

The Citroën BX is a car built from 1989 to 1993. Buyers could choose between petrol and diesel engines, from 71 to 148 hp. The lightest version weighs only 921 kg. Both front-wheel and all-wheel drive versions were offered. Compared with the previous generation (1986 – 1989), peak power fell from 160 to 148 hp, and minimum weight went up by 51 kg. It was also available as a estate.

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Body styleNot specified

Production1989 – 1993

Variants6

FuelDiesel, Petrol

Other body styles

Estate / wagon 1989 – 1994

Key specifications (range)

Power71 – 148 hp

0–100 km/h9.6 – 16.3 s

Top speed165 – 213 km/h

Fuel economy6.4 – 13.3 L/100 km

All Wheel Drive · Front Wheel Drive

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Variant	Fuel	Power	0–100	Top	Gearbox
1.9L TD 5MT AWD (71 HP) 1.9 L · 4 cyl · All Wheel Drive	Diesel	71 hp	16.3 s	165	5-speed manual
1.4L 5MT FWD (75 HP) 1.4 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	75 hp	13.3 s	170	5-speed manual
1.6L 5MT FWD (90 HP) 1.6 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	90 hp	11.5 s	174	5-speed manual
1.9L 5MT AWD (109 HP) 1.9 L · 4 cyl · All Wheel Drive	Gasoline	109 hp	10.7 s	189	5-speed manual
1.9L 5MT AWD (122 HP) 1.9 L · 4 cyl · All Wheel Drive	Gasoline	123 hp	10.9 s	196	5-speed manual
1.9L 5MT FWD (148 HP) 1.9 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	148 hp	9.6 s	213	5-speed manual

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1905 cm3 (116 ci)
Power: 52 KW @ 4600 RPM71 HP @ 4600 RPM70 BHP @ 4600 RPM
Torque: 89 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM120 Nm @ 2000 RPM
Fuel System: Indirect Injection
Fuel: Diesel

Performance

Top Speed: 102.5 mph (165 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 16.3 s

Transmission

Drive Type: All Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-speed manual

Brakes

Front: Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 165/70 R14

Dimensions

Length: 166.9 in (4239 mm)
Width: 66.1 in (1679 mm)
Height: 53.5 in (1359 mm)
Front/rear Track: 55.5/53.5 in (1,410/1,359 mm)
Wheelbase: 104.7 in (2659 mm)
Ground Clearance: 6.3 in (160 mm)
Cargo Volume: 15.6 cuFT (442 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.34

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2224.5 lbs (1009 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3306.9 lbs (1500 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 32.7 mpg US (7.2 L/100Km)
Highway: 46.1 mpg US (5.1 L/100Km)
Combined: 36.8 mpg US (6.4 L/100Km)

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1360 cm3 (83 ci)
Power: 55 KW @ 6200 RPM75 HP @ 6200 RPM74 BHP @ 6200 RPM
Torque: 80 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM109 Nm @ 4000 RPM
Fuel System: Monopoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline

Performance

Top Speed: 105.7 mph (170 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 13.3 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-speed manual

Brakes

Front: Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 165/70 R14

Dimensions

Length: 166.9 in (4239 mm)
Width: 66.1 in (1679 mm)
Height: 53.5 in (1359 mm)
Front/rear Track: 55.5/53.5 in (1,410/1,359 mm)
Wheelbase: 104.7 in (2659 mm)
Ground Clearance: 6.3 in (160 mm)
Cargo Volume: 15.6 cuFT (442 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.34

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2030.5 lbs (921 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3009.3 lbs (1365 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined: 17.7 mpg US (13.3 L/100Km)

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1580 cm3 (96 ci)
Power: 66 KW @ 6400 RPM90 HP @ 6400 RPM89 BHP @ 6400 RPM
Torque: 94 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM128 Nm @ 3000 RPM
Fuel System: Monopoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline

Performance

Top Speed: 108.1 mph (174 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 11.5 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-speed manual

Brakes

Front: Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 165/70R14

Dimensions

Length: 166.9 in (4239 mm)
Width: 66.1 in (1679 mm)
Height: 53.5 in (1359 mm)
Front/rear Track: 55.5/53.5 in (1,410/1,359 mm)
Wheelbase: 104.7 in (2659 mm)
Ground Clearance: 6.3 in (160 mm)
Cargo Volume: 15.6 cuFT (442 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.34

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2142.9 lbs (972 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3168 lbs (1437 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined: 30.5 mpg US (7.7 L/100Km)

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1905 cm3 (116 ci)
Power: 80 KW @ 6000 RPM109 HP @ 6000 RPM107 BHP @ 6000 RPM
Torque: 117 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM158 Nm @ 3000 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline

Performance

Top Speed: 117.4 mph (189 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 10.7 s

Transmission

Drive Type: All Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-speed manual

Brakes

Front: Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 175/65 R14

Dimensions

Length: 166.9 in (4239 mm)
Width: 66.1 in (1679 mm)
Height: 53.5 in (1359 mm)
Front/rear Track: 55.5/53.5 in (1,410/1,359 mm)
Wheelbase: 104.7 in (2659 mm)
Ground Clearance: 6.3 in (160 mm)
Cargo Volume: 15.6 cuFT (442 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.34

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2211.2 lbs (1003 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3262.8 lbs (1480 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined: 27 mpg US (8.7 L/100Km)

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1905 cm3 (116 ci)
Power: 90.5 KW @ 6000 RPM123 HP @ 6000 RPM121 BHP @ 6000 RPM
Torque: 111 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM150 Nm @ 3000 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline

Performance

Top Speed: 121.8 mph (196 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 10.9 s

Transmission

Drive Type: All Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-speed manual

Brakes

Front: Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 185/60 R14

Dimensions

Length: 166.9 in (4239 mm)
Width: 66.1 in (1679 mm)
Height: 53.5 in (1359 mm)
Front/rear Track: 55.5/53.5 in (1,410/1,359 mm)
Wheelbase: 104.7 in (2659 mm)
Ground Clearance: 6.3 in (160 mm)
Cargo Volume: 15.6 cuFT (442 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.34

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2226.7 lbs (1010 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3329 lbs (1510 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 19.8 mpg US (11.9 L/100Km)
Highway: 33.1 mpg US (7.1 L/100Km)
Combined: 25.3 mpg US (9.3 L/100Km)

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1905 cm3 (116 ci)
Power: 109 KW @ 6400 RPM148 HP @ 6400 RPM146 BHP @ 6400 RPM
Torque: 122 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM166 Nm @ 3000 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline

Performance

Top Speed: 132.4 mph (213 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 9.6 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-speed manual

Brakes

Front: Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 195/60 R14

Dimensions

Length: 166.9 in (4239 mm)
Width: 66.1 in (1679 mm)
Height: 53.5 in (1359 mm)
Front/rear Track: 55.5/53.5 in (1,410/1,359 mm)
Wheelbase: 104.7 in (2659 mm)
Ground Clearance: 6.3 in (160 mm)
Cargo Volume: 15.6 cuFT (442 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.34

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2347.9 lbs (1065 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3384.1 lbs (1535 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined: 25.8 mpg US (9.1 L/100Km)

Length4,239 mm

Width1,679 mm

Height1,359 mm

Wheelbase2,659 mm

Curb weight921 – 1,065 kg

Torque109 – 166 Nm

Ranges across all 6 variants of this generation.