Volkswagen Golf 5 Doors (1997 – 2003) vs Citroën ZX 3 Doors (1996 – 1997): specs compared
The Volkswagen Golf 5 Doors is the more powerful of the two, with up to 204 hp against 175 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.1 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 1,092 kg. At 4,150 mm, the Volkswagen Golf 5 Doors is 78 mm longer than the Citroën ZX 3 Doors.
| Specification |
Volkswagen
Golf 5 Doors
1997 – 2003
|
Citroën
ZX 3 Doors
1996 – 1997
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | France |
| Documented years | 1997 – 2003 | 1996 – 1997 |
| Body style | 5 Doors · Hatchback | 3 Doors · Hatchback |
| Variants | 16 | 7 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD · AWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 68 – 204 hp | 68 – 163 hp |
| Torque | 128 – 320 Nm | 111 – 193 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.1 – 17.2 s | 8.5 – 18.5 s |
| Top speed | 160 – 235 km/h | 159 – 219 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 4.0 – 10.8 L/100 km | 6.6 – 8.6 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,150 mm | 4,069 – 4,072 mm |
| Width | 1,740 mm | 1,689 – 1,702 mm |
| Height | 1,440 mm | 1,397 – 1,400 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,510 mm | 2,540 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,092 – 1,420 kg | 970 – 1,149 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.