Audi 80/ 90 (1984 – 1987) vs Citroën BX (1983 – 1986): specs compared
The Audi 80/ 90 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 136 hp against 126 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.6 s against 8.9 s. It has the higher top speed: 200 km/h against 195 km/h. The Citroën BX uses less fuel, from 5.8 L/100 km against 8.6 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 870 kg against 1,060 kg. At 4,465 mm, the Audi 80/ 90 is 236 mm longer than the Citroën BX.
| Specification |
Audi
80/ 90
1984 – 1987
|
Citroën
BX
1983 – 1986
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | France |
| Documented years | 1984 – 1987 | 1983 – 1986 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 5 | 8 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol, Diesel |
| Drive | FWD · AWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 115 – 136 hp | 61 – 126 hp |
| Torque | 165 – 186 Nm | 106 – 172 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.6 – 11.7 s | 8.9 – 16.2 s |
| Top speed | 180 – 200 km/h | 155 – 195 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 8.6 – 10.7 L/100 km | 5.8 – 9.0 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,465 mm | 4,229 mm |
| Width | 1,681 mm | 1,661 mm |
| Height | 1,364 mm | 1,359 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,537 mm | 2,659 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,060 – 1,200 kg | 870 – 1,045 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.