Alfa Romeo Sprint (1983 – 1989) vs Citroën BX (1983 – 1986): specs compared
The Citroën BX is the more powerful of the two, with up to 126 hp against 118 hp. It uses less fuel, from 5.8 L/100 km against 8.5 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 870 kg against 915 kg. At 4,229 mm, the Citroën BX is 208 mm longer than the Alfa Romeo Sprint.
| Specification |
Alfa Romeo
Sprint
1983 – 1989
|
Citroën
BX
1983 – 1986
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Italy | France |
| Documented years | 1983 – 1989 | 1983 – 1986 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 2 | 8 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol, Diesel |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 105 – 118 hp | 61 – 126 hp |
| Torque | 133 – 149 Nm | 106 – 172 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 9.0 – 10.4 s | 8.9 – 16.2 s |
| Top speed | 180 – 196 km/h | 155 – 195 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 8.5 – 8.6 L/100 km | 5.8 – 9.0 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,018 – 4,021 mm | 4,229 mm |
| Width | 1,618 – 1,621 mm | 1,661 mm |
| Height | 1,300 mm | 1,359 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,449 – 2,459 mm | 2,659 mm |
| Curb weight | 915 kg | 870 – 1,045 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.