Citroën CX (1982 – 1985) vs Opel Monza (1983 – 1987): specs compared
The Opel Monza is the more powerful of the two, with up to 180 hp against 168 hp. The Citroën CX is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.0 s against 8.5 s. It uses less fuel, from 7.2 L/100 km against 10.3 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,235 kg against 1,370 kg. At 4,719 mm, the Opel Monza is 58 mm longer than the Citroën CX.
| Specification |
Citroën
CX
1982 – 1985
|
Opel
Monza
1983 – 1987
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | France | Germany |
| Documented years | 1982 – 1985 | 1983 – 1987 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 6 | 1 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 75 – 169 hp | 180 hp |
| Torque | 147 – 290 Nm | 248 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.0 – 17.8 s | 8.5 s |
| Top speed | 147 – 217 km/h | 215 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.2 – 10.7 L/100 km | 10.3 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,661 mm | 4,719 mm |
| Width | 1,770 mm | 1,720 mm |
| Height | 1,359 mm | 1,379 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,840 mm | 2,670 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,235 – 1,405 kg | 1,370 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.