Peugeot 205 (1984 – 1994) vs Citroën BX (1983 – 1986): specs compared
The Peugeot 205 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 131 hp against 126 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.8 s against 8.9 s. It has the higher top speed: 208 km/h against 195 km/h. The Citroën BX uses less fuel, from 5.8 L/100 km against 7.2 L/100 km. The Peugeot 205 is the lighter car, from 830 kg against 870 kg. At 4,229 mm, the Citroën BX is 528 mm longer than the Peugeot 205.
| Specification |
Peugeot
205
1984 – 1994
|
Citroën
BX
1983 – 1986
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | France | France |
| Documented years | 1984 – 1994 | 1983 – 1986 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 2 | 8 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol, Diesel |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 105 – 131 hp | 61 – 126 hp |
| Torque | 132 – 161 Nm | 106 – 172 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.8 – 9.5 s | 8.9 – 16.2 s |
| Top speed | 190 – 208 km/h | 155 – 195 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.2 – 7.8 L/100 km | 5.8 – 9.0 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,701 mm | 4,229 mm |
| Width | 1,590 mm | 1,661 mm |
| Height | 1,359 mm | 1,359 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,421 mm | 2,659 mm |
| Curb weight | 830 – 860 kg | 870 – 1,045 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.