Citroën DS (1968 – 1975) vs Volvo 144 (1966 – 1974): specs compared
Both offer around 127 hp at most. The Citroën DS is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 11.2 s against 14.1 s. It has the higher top speed: 188 km/h against 171 km/h. The Volvo 144 is the lighter car, from 1,190 kg against 1,280 kg. At 4,841 mm, the Citroën DS is 190 mm longer than the Volvo 144. The Citroën DS dates from 1968 – 1975, the Volvo 144 from 1966 – 1974.
| Specification |
Citroën
DS
1968 – 1975
|
Volvo
144
1966 – 1974
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | France | Sweden |
| Documented years | 1968 – 1975 | 1966 – 1974 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 3 | 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 101 – 127 hp | 86 – 126 hp |
| Torque | 164 Nm | 146 – 167 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 11.2 s | 14.1 s |
| Top speed | 175 – 188 km/h | 148 – 171 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | — | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,839 – 4,841 mm | 4,623 – 4,651 mm |
| Width | 1,791 mm | 1,727 mm |
| Height | 1,473 mm | 1,440 – 1,448 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,124 mm | 2,591 – 2,616 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,280 – 1,300 kg | 1,190 – 1,290 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.