Citroën CX (1982 – 1985) vs Mitsubishi Starion (1982 – 1991): specs compared
The Mitsubishi Starion is the more powerful of the two, with up to 180 hp against 168 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.6 s against 8.0 s. The Citroën CX uses less fuel, from 7.2 L/100 km against 9.6 L/100 km. The Mitsubishi Starion is the lighter car, from 1,190 kg against 1,235 kg. At 4,661 mm, the Citroën CX is 241 mm longer than the Mitsubishi Starion.
| Specification |
Citroën
CX
1982 – 1985
|
Mitsubishi
Starion
1982 – 1991
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | France | Japan |
| Documented years | 1982 – 1985 | 1982 – 1991 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 6 | 3 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 75 – 169 hp | 155 – 180 hp |
| Torque | 147 – 290 Nm | 245 – 290 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.0 – 17.8 s | 7.6 – 8.2 s |
| Top speed | 147 – 217 km/h | 216 – 220 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.2 – 10.7 L/100 km | 9.6 – 10.6 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,661 mm | 4,420 mm |
| Width | 1,770 mm | 1,740 mm |
| Height | 1,359 mm | 1,321 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,840 mm | 2,441 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,235 – 1,405 kg | 1,190 – 1,325 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.