Citroën BX (1989 – 1993) vs Renault 19 (1989 – 1992): specs compared
The Citroën BX is the more powerful of the two, with up to 148 hp against 137 hp. The Renault 19 is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.5 s against 9.6 s. It uses less fuel, from 5.9 L/100 km against 6.4 L/100 km.
| Specification |
Citroën
BX
1989 – 1993
|
Renault
19
1989 – 1992
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | France | France |
| Documented years | 1989 – 1993 | 1989 – 1992 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 6 | 9 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol, Diesel |
| Drive | AWD · FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 71 – 148 hp | 60 – 137 hp |
| Torque | 109 – 166 Nm | 101 – 175 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 9.6 – 16.3 s | 8.5 – 16.0 s |
| Top speed | 165 – 213 km/h | 161 – 212 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.4 – 13.3 L/100 km | 5.9 – 8.2 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,239 mm | 4,260 mm |
| Width | 1,679 mm | 1,689 – 1,690 mm |
| Height | 1,359 mm | 1,420 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,659 mm | 2,540 mm |
| Curb weight | 921 – 1,065 kg | 920 – 1,085 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.