Citroën ZX 5 Doors (1991 – 1994) vs Ford Escort 5 Doors (1990 – 1992): specs compared
The Citroën ZX 5 Doors is the more powerful of the two, with up to 122 hp against 105 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 9.0 s against 10.4 s. It has the higher top speed: 202 km/h against 187 km/h. The Ford Escort 5 Doors uses less fuel, from 5.3 L/100 km against 5.6 L/100 km.
| Specification |
Citroën
ZX 5 Doors
1991 – 1994
|
Ford
Escort 5 Doors
1990 – 1992
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | France | United States |
| Documented years | 1991 – 1994 | 1990 – 1992 |
| Body style | 5 Doors · Hatchback | 5 Doors · Hatchback |
| Variants | 7 | 5 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 65 – 122 hp | 60 – 105 hp |
| Torque | 111 – 196 Nm | 103 – 153 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 9.0 – 18.5 s | 10.4 – 18.1 s |
| Top speed | 161 – 202 km/h | 152 – 187 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.6 – 8.6 L/100 km | 5.3 – 7.7 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,069 mm | 4,041 mm |
| Width | 1,699 mm | 1,679 mm |
| Height | 1,400 mm | 1,349 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,540 mm | 2,520 mm |
| Curb weight | 944 – 1,102 kg | 950 – 1,033 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.