Mazda 121 (1987 – 1991) vs Citroën Axel (1985 – 1989): specs compared
The Mazda 121 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 67 hp against 61 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 11.6 s against 13.1 s. It uses less fuel, from 6.7 L/100 km against 7.3 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 725 kg against 824 kg. At 3,721 mm, the Citroën Axel is 246 mm longer than the Mazda 121. The Mazda 121 dates from 1987 – 1991, the Citroën Axel from 1985 – 1989.
| Specification |
Mazda
121
1987 – 1991
|
Citroën
Axel
1985 – 1989
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | France |
| Documented years | 1987 – 1991 | 1985 – 1989 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 56 – 67 hp | 58 – 61 hp |
| Torque | 88 – 103 Nm | 79 – 96 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 11.6 – 13.6 s | 13.1 – 15.4 s |
| Top speed | 150 – 159 km/h | 150 – 157 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.7 – 6.8 L/100 km | 7.3 – 7.6 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,475 mm | 3,721 mm |
| Width | 1,605 mm | 1,539 mm |
| Height | 1,506 mm | 1,420 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,296 mm | 2,370 mm |
| Curb weight | 725 – 775 kg | 824 – 836 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.