FSO Polonez (1978 – 1985) vs Citroën GSA (1979 – 1986): specs compared
The FSO Polonez is the more powerful of the two, with up to 74 hp against 65 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 11.4 s against 14.2 s. It has the higher top speed: 174 km/h against 160 km/h. The Citroën GSA uses less fuel, from 7.7 L/100 km against 9.2 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 900 kg against 1,090 kg. At 4,272 mm, the FSO Polonez is 71 mm longer than the Citroën GSA.
| Specification |
FSO
Polonez
1978 – 1985
|
Citroën
GSA
1979 – 1986
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Poland | France |
| Documented years | 1978 – 1985 | 1979 – 1986 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 4 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 74 hp | 56 – 65 hp |
| Torque | 92 – 157 Nm | 79 – 94 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 11.4 – 19.7 s | 14.2 – 17.9 s |
| Top speed | 145 – 174 km/h | 148 – 160 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 9.2 – 9.5 L/100 km | 7.7 – 7.8 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,270 – 4,272 mm | 4,201 mm |
| Width | 1,651 mm | 1,631 mm |
| Height | 1,379 mm | 1,349 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,510 mm | 2,550 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,090 – 1,121 kg | 900 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.