Hyundai Excel 3 Doors (1994 – 1998) vs Citroën ZX 5 Doors (1994 – 1996): specs compared

The Citroën ZX 5 Doors is the more powerful of the two, with up to 103 hp against 88 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 11.3 s against 11.7 s. It has the higher top speed: 188 km/h against 176 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 5.7 L/100 km against 5.9 L/100 km. The Hyundai Excel 3 Doors is the lighter car, from 905 kg against 944 kg.

Specification Hyundai Excel 3 Doors Hyundai Excel 3 Doors 1994 – 1998 Citroën ZX 5 Doors Citroën ZX 5 Doors 1994 – 1996
Overview
Origin South Korea France
Documented years 1994 – 1998 1994 – 1996
Body style 3 Doors · Hatchback 5 Doors · Hatchback
Variants 4 4
Fuel Petrol Diesel, Petrol
Drive FWD FWD
Gearbox Automatic · Manual Manual
Performance
Power 84 – 88 hp 71 – 103 hp
Torque 118 – 130 Nm 111 – 196 Nm
0–100 km/h 11.7 – 13.2 s 11.3 – 16.1 s
Top speed 167 – 176 km/h 164 – 188 km/h
Economy
Fuel economy 5.9 – 6.4 L/100 km 5.7 – 7.3 L/100 km
Dimensions
Length 4,100 mm 4,069 mm
Width 1,621 mm 1,699 mm
Height 1,389 mm 1,400 mm
Wheelbase 2,400 mm 2,540 mm
Curb weight 905 – 920 kg 944 – 1,085 kg

Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

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