Citroën BX (1986 – 1989) vs Audi 90 (1987 – 1991): specs compared
The Audi 90 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 170 hp against 160 hp. The Citroën BX is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.9 s against 8.4 s. It uses less fuel, from 5.7 L/100 km against 8.4 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 870 kg against 1,110 kg. At 4,394 mm, the Audi 90 is 155 mm longer than the Citroën BX.
| Specification |
Citroën
BX
1986 – 1989
|
Audi
90
1987 – 1991
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | France | Germany |
| Documented years | 1986 – 1989 | 1987 – 1991 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 19 | 7 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD · AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 63 – 160 hp | 116 – 170 hp |
| Torque | 105 – 180 Nm | 172 – 220 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.9 – 16.3 s | 8.4 – 11.5 s |
| Top speed | 155 – 218 km/h | 196 – 220 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.7 – 8.9 L/100 km | 8.4 – 10.0 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,239 mm | 4,394 mm |
| Width | 1,679 mm | 1,694 mm |
| Height | 1,359 mm | 1,397 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,659 mm | 2,545 mm |
| Curb weight | 870 – 1,043 kg | 1,110 – 1,320 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.