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Citroën CX
1985 – 1989
France
Citroën built the CX from 1985 to 1989. Seven variants with petrol and diesel engines cover 75 to 169 hp. Every version has a manual gearbox. The same generation also came as a estate.
Body styleNot specified
Production1985 – 1989
Variants7
FuelDiesel, Petrol
Other body styles
Key specifications (range)
Power75 – 169 hp
0–100 km/h9.7 – 16.8 s
Top speed158 – 220 km/h
Fuel economy6.7 – 10.7 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 | 75 hp | 16.8 s | 158 | 5-Speed manual |
| 2.5L D Turbo 5MT FWD (95 HP) 2.5 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive |
Diesel | 95 hp | 13.3 s | 176 | 5-Speed manual |
| 2.0L 5MT FWD (102 HP) 2.0 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 102 hp | 12.4 s | 175 | 5-Speed manual |
| 2.2L 5MT FWD (116 HP) 2.2 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 116 hp | 10.6 s | 186 | 5-Speed manual |
| 2.5L D Turbo FWD (120 HP) 2.5 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive |
Diesel | 120 hp | 10.5 s | 195 | Manual, 5 Speed |
| 2.5L 5MT FWD (137 HP) 2.5 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 137 hp | 9.7 s | 202 | 5-Speed manual |
| 2.5L 5MT FWD (169 HP) 2.5 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 169 hp | 10.7 s | 220 | 5-Speed manual |
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 2500 cm3 (153 ci)
- Power
- 55 KW @ 4250 RPM75 HP @ 4250 RPM74 BHP @ 4250 RPM
- Torque
- 110 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM149 Nm @ 2000 RPM
- Fuel System
- Indirect Injection
- Fuel
- Diesel
Performance
- Top Speed
- 98.2 mph (158 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 16.8 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Front Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 5-Speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 185/70R14
Dimensions
- Length
- 183.5 in (4661 mm)
- Width
- 69.7 in (1770 mm)
- Height
- 53.5 in (1359 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 59.8/53.9 in (1,519/1,369 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 111.8 in (2840 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 6.1 in (155 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 17.9 cuFT (507 L)
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 2927.7 lbs (1328 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 4166.7 lbs (1890 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- Combined
- 33.1 mpg US (7.1 L/100Km)
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 2500 cm3 (153 ci)
- Power
- 70 KW @ 3700 RPM95 HP @ 3700 RPM94 BHP @ 3700 RPM
- Torque
- 159 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM216 Nm @ 2000 RPM
- Fuel System
- Indirect Injection
- Fuel
- Diesel
Performance
- Top Speed
- 109.4 mph (176 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 13.3 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Front Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 5-Speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 185/70R14
Dimensions
- Length
- 183.5 in (4661 mm)
- Width
- 69.7 in (1770 mm)
- Height
- 53.5 in (1359 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 59.8/53.9 in (1,519/1,369 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 111.8 in (2840 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 6.1 in (155 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 17.9 cuFT (507 L)
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 3066.6 lbs (1391 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 4199.8 lbs (1905 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- Combined
- 33.1 mpg US (7.1 L/100Km)
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 1995 cm3 (122 ci)
- Power
- 75 KW @ 5500 RPM102 HP @ 5500 RPM101 BHP @ 5500 RPM
- Torque
- 117 lb-ft @ 3250 RPM159 Nm @ 3250 RPM
- Fuel System
- Carburetor
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Performance
- Top Speed
- 108.7 mph (175 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 12.4 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Front Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 5-Speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 185/70R14
Dimensions
- Length
- 183.5 in (4661 mm)
- Width
- 69.7 in (1770 mm)
- Height
- 53.5 in (1359 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 59.8/53.9 in (1,519/1,369 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 111.8 in (2840 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 6.1 in (155 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 17.9 cuFT (507 L)
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 2689.6 lbs (1220 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 3924.2 lbs (1780 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- Combined
- 25.3 mpg US (9.3 L/100Km)
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 2165 cm3 (132 ci)
- Power
- 85 KW @ 5600 RPM116 HP @ 5600 RPM114 BHP @ 5600 RPM
- Torque
- 131 lb-ft @ 3250 RPM177 Nm @ 3250 RPM
- Fuel System
- Carburetor
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Performance
- Top Speed
- 115.6 mph (186 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 10.6 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Front Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 5-Speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 185/70R14
Dimensions
- Length
- 183.5 in (4661 mm)
- Width
- 69.7 in (1770 mm)
- Height
- 53.5 in (1359 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 59.8/53.9 in (1,519/1,369 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 111.8 in (2840 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 6.1 in (155 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 17.9 cuFT (507 L)
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 2676.4 lbs (1214 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 3924.2 lbs (1780 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- Combined
- 26 mpg US (9 L/100Km)
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 2500 cm3 (153 ci)
- Torque
- 190 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM258 Nm @ 2000 RPM
- Fuel System
- Indirect Injection
- Fuel
- Diesel
Performance
- Top Speed
- 121.2 mph (195 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 10.5 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Front Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- Manual, 5 Speed
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 185/70R14
Dimensions
- Length
- 183.5 in (4661 mm)
- Width
- 69.7 in (1770 mm)
- Height
- 53.5 in (1359 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 59.8/53.9 in (1,519/1,369 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 111.8 in (2840 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 6.1 in (155 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 17.9 cuFT (507 L)
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 3066.6 lbs (1391 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 4199.8 lbs (1905 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- Combined
- 35.1 mpg US (6.7 L/100Km)
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 2500 cm3 (153 ci)
- Power
- 101 KW @ 5000 RPM137 HP @ 5000 RPM135 BHP @ 5000 RPM
- Torque
- 152 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM206 Nm @ 4000 RPM
- Fuel System
- Multipoint Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Performance
- Top Speed
- 125.5 mph (202 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 9.7 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Front Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 5-Speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 185/70R14
Dimensions
- Length
- 183.5 in (4661 mm)
- Width
- 69.7 in (1770 mm)
- Height
- 53.5 in (1359 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 59.8/53.9 in (1,519/1,369 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 111.8 in (2840 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 6.1 in (155 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 17.9 cuFT (507 L)
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 2896.9 lbs (1314 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 4155.7 lbs (1885 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- Combined
- 23 mpg US (10.2 L/100Km)
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 2500 cm3 (153 ci)
- Power
- 124 KW @ 5000 RPM169 HP @ 5000 RPM166 BHP @ 5000 RPM
- Torque
- 217 lb-ft @ 3250 RPM294 Nm @ 3250 RPM
- Fuel System
- Multipoint Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Performance
- Top Speed
- 136.7 mph (220 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 10.7 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Front Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 5-Speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 210/55VR15
Dimensions
- Length
- 183.5 in (4661 mm)
- Width
- 69.7 in (1770 mm)
- Height
- 53.5 in (1359 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 59.8/53.9 in (1,519/1,369 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 111.8 in (2840 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 6.1 in (155 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 17.9 cuFT (507 L)
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 3015.9 lbs (1368 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 4155.7 lbs (1885 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- Combined
- 22 mpg US (10.7 L/100Km)
Length4,661 mm
Width1,770 mm
Height1,359 mm
Wheelbase2,840 mm
Curb weight1,214 – 1,391 kg
Torque149 – 294 Nm
Ranges across all 7 variants of this generation.







