Citroën AX 5 Doors (1991 – 1998) vs Volkswagen Polo 3 Doors (1990 – 1994): specs compared

Both offer around 75 hp at most. The Citroën AX 5 Doors is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 10.3 s against 12.1 s. The Volkswagen Polo 3 Doors has the higher top speed: 172 km/h against 167 km/h. The Citroën AX 5 Doors uses less fuel, from 4.2 L/100 km against 5.2 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 704 kg against 767 kg. At 3,759 mm, the Volkswagen Polo 3 Doors is 239 mm longer than the Citroën AX 5 Doors.

Specification Citroën AX 5 Doors Citroën AX 5 Doors 1991 – 1998 Volkswagen Polo 3 Doors Volkswagen Polo 3 Doors 1990 – 1994
Overview
Origin France Germany
Documented years 1991 – 1998 1990 – 1994
Body style 5 Doors · Hatchback 3 Doors · Hatchback
Variants 4 4
Fuel Diesel, Petrol Petrol, Diesel
Drive FWD FWD
Gearbox Manual Manual
Performance
Power 50 – 75 hp 45 – 75 hp
Torque 82 – 111 Nm 76 – 99 Nm
0–100 km/h 10.3 – 16.3 s 12.1 – 20.5 s
Top speed 150 – 167 km/h 142 – 172 km/h
Economy
Fuel economy 4.2 – 6.5 L/100 km 5.2 – 7.2 L/100 km
Dimensions
Length 3,520 mm 3,759 mm
Width 1,560 mm 1,570 mm
Height 1,359 mm 1,349 mm
Wheelbase 2,281 mm 2,339 mm
Curb weight 704 – 788 kg 767 – 795 kg

Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

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