Citroën BX Break (1989 – 1994) vs Nissan Primera Break (1990 – 1997): specs compared
The Citroën BX Break is the more powerful of the two, with up to 122 hp against 116 hp. The Nissan Primera Break is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 10.5 s against 11.6 s. The Citroën BX Break uses less fuel, from 6.0 L/100 km against 6.8 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,000 kg against 1,140 kg. At 4,460 mm, the Nissan Primera Break is 61 mm longer than the Citroën BX Break.
| Specification |
Citroën
BX Break
1989 – 1994
|
Nissan
Primera Break
1990 – 1997
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | France | Japan |
| Documented years | 1989 – 1994 | 1990 – 1997 |
| Body style | Estate / wagon | Estate / wagon |
| Variants | 8 | 4 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | AWD · FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 71 – 122 hp | 75 – 116 hp |
| Torque | 120 – 180 Nm | 132 – 165 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 11.6 – 21.3 s | 10.5 – 17.5 s |
| Top speed | 154 – 189 km/h | 155 – 190 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.0 – 9.5 L/100 km | 6.8 – 9.1 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,399 mm | 4,460 mm |
| Width | 1,679 mm | 1,699 mm |
| Height | 1,430 mm | 1,471 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,659 mm | 2,550 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,000 – 1,180 kg | 1,140 – 1,210 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.