Citroën CX (1974 – 1982) vs Alfa Romeo Alfetta (1974 – 1980): specs compared
The Citroën CX is the more powerful of the two, with up to 128 hp against 121 hp. The Alfa Romeo Alfetta is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 9.7 s against 10.3 s. It has the higher top speed: 195 km/h against 191 km/h. The Citroën CX uses less fuel, from 7.7 L/100 km against 10.6 L/100 km. The Alfa Romeo Alfetta is the lighter car, from 1,030 kg against 1,260 kg. At 4,671 mm, the Citroën CX is 480 mm longer than the Alfa Romeo Alfetta.
| Specification |
Citroën
CX
1974 – 1982
|
Alfa Romeo
Alfetta
1974 – 1980
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | France | Italy |
| Documented years | 1974 – 1982 | 1974 – 1980 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 4 | 3 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 73 – 125 hp | 108 – 121 hp |
| Torque | 147 – 193 Nm | 142 – 167 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 10.3 – 17.1 s | 9.7 – 12.0 s |
| Top speed | 156 – 191 km/h | 179 – 195 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.7 – 11.2 L/100 km | 10.6 – 11.2 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,671 mm | 4,153 – 4,191 mm |
| Width | 1,750 mm | 1,661 – 1,664 mm |
| Height | 1,359 mm | 1,334 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,840 mm | 2,400 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,260 – 1,375 kg | 1,030 – 1,230 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.