Citroën BX (1983 – 1986) vs Alfa Romeo Spider (1983 – 1990): specs compared
Both offer around 126 hp at most. The Citroën BX has the higher top speed: 195 km/h against 190 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 5.8 L/100 km against 9.5 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 870 kg against 1,040 kg.
| Specification |
Citroën
BX
1983 – 1986
|
Alfa Romeo
Spider
1983 – 1990
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | France | Italy |
| Documented years | 1983 – 1986 | 1983 – 1990 |
| Body style | — | Spider · Convertible |
| Variants | 8 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 61 – 126 hp | 128 hp |
| Torque | 106 – 172 Nm | 178 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.9 – 16.2 s | 9.0 s |
| Top speed | 155 – 195 km/h | 190 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.8 – 9.0 L/100 km | 9.5 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,229 mm | 4,249 mm |
| Width | 1,661 mm | 1,628 mm |
| Height | 1,359 mm | 1,288 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,659 mm | 2,248 mm |
| Curb weight | 870 – 1,045 kg | 1,040 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.