Alfa Romeo Alfetta (1972 – 1979) vs Citroën DS (1973 – 1975): specs compared
Both offer around 131 hp at most. The Alfa Romeo Alfetta is the lighter car, from 1,040 kg against 1,317 kg. At 4,902 mm, the Citroën DS is 622 mm longer than the Alfa Romeo Alfetta.
| Specification |
Alfa Romeo
Alfetta
1972 – 1979
|
Citroën
DS
1973 – 1975
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Italy | France |
| Documented years | 1972 – 1979 | 1973 – 1975 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 3 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 108 – 131 hp | 117 – 132 hp |
| Torque | 142 – 178 Nm | 183 – 195 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 9.7 – 11.5 s | — |
| Top speed | 174 – 185 km/h | 179 – 188 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 9.2 – 11.5 L/100 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,239 – 4,280 mm | 4,902 mm |
| Width | 1,621 mm | 1,803 mm |
| Height | 1,430 mm | 1,473 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,510 mm | 3,124 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,040 – 1,140 kg | 1,317 – 1,337 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.