Citroën ZX 5 Doors (1994 – 1996) vs Volkswagen Polo 5 Doors (1994 – 1999): specs compared

Both offer around 103 hp at most. The Volkswagen Polo 5 Doors is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 10.5 s against 11.3 s. It uses less fuel, from 4.7 L/100 km against 5.7 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 875 kg against 944 kg. At 4,069 mm, the Citroën ZX 5 Doors is 348 mm longer than the Volkswagen Polo 5 Doors.

Citroën ZX 5 Doors Citroën ZX 5 Doors 1994 – 1996 Volkswagen Polo 5 Doors Volkswagen Polo 5 Doors 1994 – 1999
Overview
Origin France Germany
Documented years 1994 – 1996 1994 – 1999
Body style 5 Doors · Hatchback 5 Doors · Hatchback
Variants 4 7
Fuel Diesel, Petrol Petrol, Diesel
Drive FWD FWD
Gearbox Manual Manual
Performance
Power 71 – 103 hp 45 – 101 hp
Torque 111 – 196 Nm 76 – 128 Nm
0–100 km/h 11.3 – 16.1 s 10.5 – 21.4 s
Top speed 164 – 188 km/h 145 – 188 km/h
Economy
Fuel economy 5.7 – 7.3 L/100 km 4.7 – 7.0 L/100 km
Dimensions
Length 4,069 mm 3,721 mm
Width 1,699 mm 1,661 mm
Height 1,400 mm 1,420 mm
Wheelbase 2,540 mm 2,400 mm
Curb weight 944 – 1,085 kg 875 – 960 kg

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