Citroën DS (1974 – 1976) vs Volvo 245 (1975 – 1990): specs compared
The Volvo 245 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 155 hp against 132 hp. It is the lighter car, from 1,311 kg against 1,432 kg. At 5,029 mm, the Citroën DS is 249 mm longer than the Volvo 245.
| Specification |
Citroën
DS
1974 – 1976
|
Volvo
245
1975 – 1990
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | France | Sweden |
| Documented years | 1974 – 1976 | 1975 – 1990 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 2 | 8 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 117 – 132 hp | 82 – 155 hp |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 140 – 240 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | — | 9.0 – 18.5 s |
| Top speed | 179 – 188 km/h | 150 – 190 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 8.7 – 11.7 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,029 mm | 4,780 mm |
| Width | 1,803 mm | 1,710 mm |
| Height | 1,529 mm | 1,460 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,124 mm | 2,640 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,432 kg | 1,311 – 1,394 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.