Peugeot 405 (1987 – 1996) vs Citroën BX (1986 – 1989): specs compared
Both offer around 160 hp at most. The Citroën BX is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.9 s against 8.6 s. It uses less fuel, from 5.7 L/100 km against 5.9 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 870 kg against 934 kg. At 4,409 mm, the Peugeot 405 is 170 mm longer than the Citroën BX.
| Specification |
Peugeot
405
1987 – 1996
|
Citroën
BX
1986 – 1989
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | France | France |
| Documented years | 1987 – 1996 | 1986 – 1989 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 9 | 19 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Petrol, Diesel |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 65 – 158 hp | 63 – 160 hp |
| Torque | 111 – 180 Nm | 105 – 180 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.6 – 16.5 s | 7.9 – 16.3 s |
| Top speed | 160 – 220 km/h | 155 – 218 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.9 – 8.6 L/100 km | 5.7 – 8.9 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,409 mm | 4,239 mm |
| Width | 1,709 mm | 1,679 mm |
| Height | 1,410 mm | 1,359 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,670 mm | 2,659 mm |
| Curb weight | 934 – 1,110 kg | 870 – 1,043 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.