Citroën AX 5 Doors (1991 – 1998) vs Honda Beat (1991 – 1996): specs compared
The Citroën AX 5 Doors is the more powerful of the two, with up to 75 hp against 64 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 10.3 s against 13.4 s. It has the higher top speed: 167 km/h against 134 km/h. The Honda Beat uses less fuel, from 3.7 L/100 km against 4.2 L/100 km. The Citroën AX 5 Doors is the lighter car, from 704 kg against 760 kg. At 3,520 mm, the Citroën AX 5 Doors is 226 mm longer than the Honda Beat.
| Specification |
Citroën
AX 5 Doors
1991 – 1998
|
Honda
Beat
1991 – 1996
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | France | Japan |
| Documented years | 1991 – 1998 | 1991 – 1996 |
| Body style | 5 Doors · Hatchback | — |
| Variants | 4 | 1 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 50 – 75 hp | 64 hp |
| Torque | 82 – 111 Nm | 60 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 10.3 – 16.3 s | 13.4 s |
| Top speed | 150 – 167 km/h | 134 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 4.2 – 6.5 L/100 km | 3.7 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,520 mm | 3,294 mm |
| Width | 1,560 mm | 1,400 mm |
| Height | 1,359 mm | 1,176 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,281 mm | 2,281 mm |
| Curb weight | 704 – 788 kg | 760 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.