Citroën DS (1968 – 1971) vs Peugeot 504 (1968 – 1982): specs compared
The Citroën DS is the more powerful of the two, with up to 106 hp against 97 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 13.3 s against 14.7 s. It has the higher top speed: 177 km/h against 171 km/h. The Peugeot 504 uses less fuel, from 7.7 L/100 km against 11.7 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,200 kg against 1,335 kg. At 4,900 mm, the Citroën DS is 409 mm longer than the Peugeot 504.
| Specification |
Citroën
DS
1968 – 1971
|
Peugeot
504
1968 – 1982
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | France | France |
| Documented years | 1968 – 1971 | 1968 – 1982 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 2 | 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 106 hp | 65 – 97 hp |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 124 – 137 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 13.3 – 14.0 s | 14.7 – 21.0 s |
| Top speed | 161 – 177 km/h | 134 – 171 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 11.7 – 12.6 L/100 km | 7.7 – 11.6 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,900 mm | 4,491 mm |
| Width | 1,811 mm | 1,689 mm |
| Height | 1,420 mm | 1,461 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,124 mm | 2,741 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,335 – 1,340 kg | 1,200 – 1,225 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.