Citroën ZX 3 Doors (1996 – 1997) vs Volkswagen Golf 3 Doors (1997 – 2003): specs compared
The Volkswagen Golf 3 Doors is the more powerful of the two, with up to 204 hp against 175 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.9 s against 8.5 s. It has the higher top speed: 235 km/h against 219 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 4.0 L/100 km against 6.6 L/100 km. The Citroën ZX 3 Doors is the lighter car, from 970 kg against 1,049 kg. At 4,150 mm, the Volkswagen Golf 3 Doors is 78 mm longer than the Citroën ZX 3 Doors.
| Specification |
Citroën
ZX 3 Doors
1996 – 1997
|
Volkswagen
Golf 3 Doors
1997 – 2003
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | France | Germany |
| Documented years | 1996 – 1997 | 1997 – 2003 |
| Body style | 3 Doors · Hatchback | 3 Doors · Hatchback |
| Variants | 7 | 17 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD · AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 68 – 163 hp | 68 – 204 hp |
| Torque | 111 – 193 Nm | 128 – 320 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.5 – 18.5 s | 1.0 – 17.2 s |
| Top speed | 159 – 219 km/h | 124 – 235 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.6 – 8.6 L/100 km | 4.0 – 10.8 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,069 – 4,072 mm | 4,150 mm |
| Width | 1,689 – 1,702 mm | 1,740 mm |
| Height | 1,397 – 1,400 mm | 1,440 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,540 mm | 2,510 mm |
| Curb weight | 970 – 1,149 kg | 1,049 – 1,382 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.