Ford Fiesta 5 Doors (1989 – 1995) vs Citroën AX 5 Doors (1988 – 1991): specs compared
Both offer around 71 hp at most. The Citroën AX 5 Doors is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 10.7 s against 13.0 s. It has the higher top speed: 173 km/h against 162 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 4.6 L/100 km against 5.3 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 647 kg against 826 kg. At 3,739 mm, the Ford Fiesta 5 Doors is 239 mm longer than the Citroën AX 5 Doors.
| Specification |
Ford
Fiesta 5 Doors
1989 – 1995
|
Citroën
AX 5 Doors
1988 – 1991
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | France |
| Documented years | 1989 – 1995 | 1988 – 1991 |
| Body style | 5 Doors · Hatchback | 5 Doors · Hatchback |
| Variants | 4 | 6 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Petrol, Diesel |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 50 – 71 hp | 42 – 75 hp |
| Torque | 83 – 110 Nm | 69 – 107 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 13.0 – 18.1 s | 10.7 – 20.8 s |
| Top speed | 143 – 162 km/h | 140 – 173 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.3 – 7.2 L/100 km | 4.6 – 6.6 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,739 mm | 3,500 mm |
| Width | 1,610 mm | 1,560 mm |
| Height | 1,321 mm | 1,359 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,451 mm | 2,281 mm |
| Curb weight | 826 – 932 kg | 647 – 750 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.