Volkswagen Polo 3 Doors (1994 – 1999) vs Citroën ZX 5 Doors (1994 – 1996): specs compared

Both offer around 100 hp at most. The Volkswagen Polo 3 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 850 kg against 944 kg. At 4,069 mm, the Citroën ZX 5 Doors is 348 mm longer than the Volkswagen Polo 3 Doors.

Volkswagen Polo 3 Doors Volkswagen Polo 3 Doors 1994 – 1999 Citroën ZX 5 Doors Citroën ZX 5 Doors 1994 – 1996
Overview
Origin Germany France
Documented years 1994 – 1999 1994 – 1996
Body style 3 Doors · Hatchback 5 Doors · Hatchback
Variants 7 4
Fuel Petrol, Diesel Diesel, Petrol
Drive FWD FWD
Gearbox Manual Manual
Performance
Power 45 – 101 hp 71 – 103 hp
Torque 76 – 128 Nm 111 – 196 Nm
0–100 km/h 10.5 – 21.4 s 11.3 – 16.1 s
Top speed 145 – 188 km/h 164 – 188 km/h
Economy
Fuel economy 4.7 – 7.0 L/100 km 5.7 – 7.3 L/100 km
Dimensions
Length 3,721 mm 4,069 mm
Width 1,661 mm 1,699 mm
Height 1,420 mm 1,400 mm
Wheelbase 2,400 mm 2,540 mm
Curb weight 850 – 935 kg 944 – 1,085 kg

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

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