Citroën CX (1985 – 1989) vs Renault 25 (1984 – 1988): specs compared
The Renault 25 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 182 hp against 169 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.7 s against 9.7 s. It has the higher top speed: 225 km/h against 220 km/h. The Citroën CX uses less fuel, from 6.7 L/100 km against 7.0 L/100 km. The Renault 25 is the lighter car, from 1,122 kg against 1,214 kg.
| Specification |
Citroën
CX
1985 – 1989
|
Renault
25
1984 – 1988
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | France | France |
| Documented years | 1985 – 1989 | 1984 – 1988 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 7 | 9 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 75 – 169 hp | 64 – 182 hp |
| Torque | 149 – 294 Nm | 124 – 280 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 9.7 – 16.8 s | 7.7 – 18.3 s |
| Top speed | 158 – 220 km/h | 155 – 225 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.7 – 10.7 L/100 km | 7.0 – 11.8 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,661 mm | 4,620 mm |
| Width | 1,770 mm | 1,770 mm |
| Height | 1,359 mm | 1,400 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,840 mm | 2,720 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,214 – 1,391 kg | 1,122 – 1,326 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.