Citroën BX (1989 – 1993) vs Ford Escort 3 Doors (1990 – 1992): specs compared
Both offer around 148 hp at most. The Ford Escort 3 Doors 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 208 km/h. The Ford Escort 3 Doors uses less fuel, from 5.3 L/100 km against 6.4 L/100 km. At 4,239 mm, the Citroën BX is 198 mm longer than the Ford Escort 3 Doors.
| Specification |
Citroën
BX
1989 – 1993
|
Ford
Escort 3 Doors
1990 – 1992
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | France | United States |
| Documented years | 1989 – 1993 | 1990 – 1992 |
| Body style | — | 3 Doors · Hatchback |
| Variants | 6 | 9 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol, Diesel |
| Drive | AWD · FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 71 – 148 hp | 60 – 150 hp |
| Torque | 109 – 166 Nm | 103 – 190 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 9.6 – 16.3 s | 8.4 – 18.1 s |
| Top speed | 165 – 213 km/h | 152 – 208 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.4 – 13.3 L/100 km | 5.3 – 8.5 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,239 mm | 4,041 mm |
| Width | 1,679 mm | 1,679 mm |
| Height | 1,359 mm | 1,349 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,659 mm | 2,520 mm |
| Curb weight | 921 – 1,065 kg | 920 – 1,096 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.