Alfa Romeo 33 (1990 – 1994) vs Citroën BX (1989 – 1993): specs compared
The Citroën BX is the more powerful of the two, with up to 148 hp against 132 hp. The Alfa Romeo 33 is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.4 s against 9.6 s. The Citroën BX has the higher top speed: 213 km/h against 205 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 6.4 L/100 km against 7.6 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 921 kg against 950 kg. At 4,239 mm, the Citroën BX is 160 mm longer than the Alfa Romeo 33.
| Specification |
Alfa Romeo
33
1990 – 1994
|
Citroën
BX
1989 – 1993
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Italy | France |
| Documented years | 1990 – 1994 | 1989 – 1993 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 8 | 6 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD · AWD | AWD · FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 88 – 132 hp | 71 – 148 hp |
| Torque | 113 – 155 Nm | 109 – 166 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.4 – 10.7 s | 9.6 – 16.3 s |
| Top speed | 176 – 205 km/h | 165 – 213 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.6 – 8.1 L/100 km | 6.4 – 13.3 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,074 – 4,079 mm | 4,239 mm |
| Width | 1,608 – 1,613 mm | 1,679 mm |
| Height | 1,349 mm | 1,359 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,474 – 2,479 mm | 2,659 mm |
| Curb weight | 950 – 1,050 kg | 921 – 1,065 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.