Citroën ZX 3 Doors (1996 – 1997) vs Peugeot 306 (1996 – 2000): specs compared
The Citroën ZX 3 Doors is the more powerful of the two, with up to 175 hp against 163 hp. It uses less fuel, from 6.6 L/100 km against 8.2 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 970 kg against 1,136 kg. At 4,072 mm, the Citroën ZX 3 Doors is 77 mm longer than the Peugeot 306.
| Specification |
Citroën
ZX 3 Doors
1996 – 1997
|
Peugeot
306
1996 – 2000
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | France | France |
| Documented years | 1996 – 1997 | 1996 – 2000 |
| Body style | 3 Doors · Hatchback | — |
| Variants | 7 | 1 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 68 – 163 hp | 163 hp |
| Torque | 111 – 193 Nm | 193 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.5 – 18.5 s | 8.5 s |
| Top speed | 159 – 219 km/h | 220 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.6 – 8.6 L/100 km | 8.2 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,069 – 4,072 mm | 3,995 mm |
| Width | 1,689 – 1,702 mm | 1,692 mm |
| Height | 1,397 – 1,400 mm | 1,364 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,540 mm | 2,581 mm |
| Curb weight | 970 – 1,149 kg | 1,136 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

