Back to results

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.

Citroën CX 1 / 2
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

VariantFuelPower0–100TopGearbox
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.