Citroën CX (1974 – 1982) vs Peugeot 504 (1973 – 1982): specs compared
The Peugeot 504 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 138 hp against 128 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 10.0 s against 10.3 s. The Citroën CX has the higher top speed: 191 km/h against 187 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 7.7 L/100 km against 10.9 L/100 km. The Peugeot 504 is the lighter car, from 1,235 kg against 1,260 kg. At 4,671 mm, the Citroën CX is 310 mm longer than the Peugeot 504.
| Specification |
Citroën
CX
1974 – 1982
|
Peugeot
504
1973 – 1982
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | France | France |
| Documented years | 1974 – 1982 | 1973 – 1982 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 4 | 2 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 73 – 125 hp | 106 – 138 hp |
| Torque | 147 – 193 Nm | 172 – 207 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 10.3 – 17.1 s | 10.0 – 10.7 s |
| Top speed | 156 – 191 km/h | 179 – 187 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.7 – 11.2 L/100 km | 10.9 – 13.0 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,671 mm | 4,361 mm |
| Width | 1,750 mm | 1,699 mm |
| Height | 1,359 mm | 1,359 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,840 mm | 2,550 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,260 – 1,375 kg | 1,235 – 1,270 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

