Citroën AX 3 Doors (1986 – 1991) vs Peugeot 205 (1986 – 1994): specs compared
The Peugeot 205 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 115 hp against 95 hp. The Citroën AX 3 Doors is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 9.2 s against 9.7 s. The Peugeot 205 has the higher top speed: 190 km/h against 186 km/h. The Citroën AX 3 Doors uses less fuel, from 4.6 L/100 km against 7.5 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 637 kg against 904 kg. At 3,701 mm, the Peugeot 205 is 201 mm longer than the Citroën AX 3 Doors.
| Specification |
Citroën
AX 3 Doors
1986 – 1991
|
Peugeot
205
1986 – 1994
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | France | France |
| Documented years | 1986 – 1991 | 1986 – 1994 |
| Body style | 3 Doors · Hatchback | — |
| Variants | 9 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 42 – 95 hp | 102 – 115 hp |
| Torque | 69 – 115 Nm | 132 – 145 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 9.2 – 20.8 s | 9.7 – 10.6 s |
| Top speed | 140 – 186 km/h | 185 – 190 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 4.6 – 7.7 L/100 km | 7.5 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,500 mm | 3,701 mm |
| Width | 1,560 mm | 1,570 mm |
| Height | 1,359 mm | 1,379 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,281 mm | 2,421 mm |
| Curb weight | 637 – 730 kg | 904 – 930 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.