Citroën BX Break (1989 – 1994) vs Volvo 460 (1990 – 1993): specs compared
Both offer around 122 hp at most. The Volvo 460 is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 9.5 s against 11.6 s. It has the higher top speed: 200 km/h against 189 km/h. The Citroën BX Break uses less fuel, from 6.0 L/100 km against 6.8 L/100 km. The Volvo 460 is the lighter car, from 980 kg against 1,000 kg.
| Specification |
Citroën
BX Break
1989 – 1994
|
Volvo
460
1990 – 1993
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | France | Sweden |
| Documented years | 1989 – 1994 | 1990 – 1993 |
| Body style | Estate / wagon | — |
| Variants | 8 | 5 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | AWD · FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 71 – 122 hp | 87 – 120 hp |
| Torque | 120 – 180 Nm | 130 – 175 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 11.6 – 21.3 s | 9.5 – 12.0 s |
| Top speed | 154 – 189 km/h | 175 – 200 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.0 – 9.5 L/100 km | 6.8 – 8.5 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,399 mm | 4,400 mm |
| Width | 1,679 mm | 1,680 mm |
| Height | 1,430 mm | 1,400 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,659 mm | 2,500 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,000 – 1,180 kg | 980 – 1,054 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.