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Citroën CX
1974 – 1982
France
The Citroën CX was in production from 1974 to 1982. Buyers could choose between petrol and diesel engines, from 73 to 125 hp. Every version has a manual gearbox. The same generation also came as a estate.
Body styleNot specified
Production1974 – 1982
Variants4
FuelDiesel, Petrol
Other body styles
Key specifications (range)
Power73 – 125 hp
0–100 km/h10.3 – 17.1 s
Top speed156 – 191 km/h
Fuel economy7.7 – 11.2 L/100 km
Front Wheel Drive
Similar cars
| Variant | Fuel | Power | 0–100 | Top | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5L D 5MT FWD (75 HP) 2.5 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive |
Diesel | 73 hp | 17.1 s | 156 | 5-Speed manual |
| 2.0L 4MT FWD (106 HP) 2.0 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 106 hp | 11.7 s | 176 | 4-Speed manual |
| 2.4L 5MT FWD (115 HP) 2.3 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 113 hp | 11.0 s | 181 | 5-Speed manual |
| 2.4L 5MT FWD (128 HP) 2.3 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 125 hp | 10.3 s | 191 | 5-Speed manual |
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 2500 cm3 (153 ci)
- Power
- 54 KW @ 4250 RPM73 HP @ 4250 RPM72 BHP @ 4250 RPM
- Torque
- 108 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM147 Nm @ 2000 RPM
- Fuel System
- Indirect Injection
- Fuel
- Diesel
- Fuel capacity
- 18 gallons (68.1 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 96.9 mph (156 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 17.1 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Front Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 5-Speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 185SR14
Dimensions
- Length
- 183.9 in (4671 mm)
- Width
- 68.9 in (1750 mm)
- Height
- 53.5 in (1359 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 57.9/53.5 in (1,471/1,359 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 111.8 in (2840 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 16.1 cuFT (456 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.43
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 2932.1 lbs (1330 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 3968.3 lbs (1800 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- Combined
- 30.5 mpg US (7.7 L/100Km)
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 1985 cm3 (121 ci)
- Power
- 78 KW @ 5500 RPM106 HP @ 5500 RPM105 BHP @ 5500 RPM
- Torque
- 120 lb-ft @ 3250 RPM163 Nm @ 3250 RPM
- Fuel System
- Carburetor
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 18 gallons (68.1 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 109.4 mph (176 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 11.7 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Front Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 4-Speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 185SR14
Dimensions
- Length
- 183.9 in (4671 mm)
- Width
- 68.9 in (1750 mm)
- Height
- 53.5 in (1359 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 57.9/53.5 in (1,471/1,359 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 111.8 in (2840 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 16.1 cuFT (456 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.43
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 2777.8 lbs (1260 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 3858.1 lbs (1750 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- Combined
- 25 mpg US (9.4 L/100Km)
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 2347 cm3 (143 ci)
- Power
- 83 KW @ 5500 RPM113 HP @ 5500 RPM111 BHP @ 5500 RPM
- Torque
- 130 lb-ft @ 2750 RPM176 Nm @ 2750 RPM
- Fuel System
- Carburetor
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 18 gallons (68.1 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 112.5 mph (181 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 11 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Front Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 5-Speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 185SR14
Dimensions
- Length
- 183.9 in (4671 mm)
- Width
- 68.9 in (1750 mm)
- Height
- 53.5 in (1359 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 57.9/53.5 in (1,471/1,359 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 111.8 in (2840 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 16.1 cuFT (456 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.43
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 2866 lbs (1300 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 3946.3 lbs (1790 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- Combined
- 21 mpg US (11.2 L/100Km)
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 2347 cm3 (143 ci)
- Power
- 92 KW @ 4800 RPM125 HP @ 4800 RPM123 BHP @ 4800 RPM
- Torque
- 142 lb-ft @ 3600 RPM193 Nm @ 3600 RPM
- Fuel System
- Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 18 gallons (68.1 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 118.7 mph (191 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 10.3 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Front Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 5-Speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 185SR14
Dimensions
- Length
- 183.9 in (4671 mm)
- Width
- 68.9 in (1750 mm)
- Height
- 53.5 in (1359 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 57.9/53.5 in (1,471/1,359 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 111.8 in (2840 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 16.1 cuFT (456 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.43
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 3031.4 lbs (1375 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 4078.6 lbs (1850 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- Combined
- 21.2 mpg US (11.1 L/100Km)
Length4,671 mm
Width1,750 mm
Height1,359 mm
Wheelbase2,840 mm
Curb weight1,260 – 1,375 kg
Torque147 – 193 Nm
Ranges across all 4 variants of this generation.







