Peugeot 505 (1982 – 1992) vs Citroën CX Break (1982 – 1985): specs compared
The Citroën CX Break is the more powerful of the two, with up to 138 hp against 120 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 10.2 s against 12.3 s. It has the higher top speed: 194 km/h against 170 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 7.6 L/100 km against 9.0 L/100 km. The Peugeot 505 is the lighter car, from 1,282 kg against 1,320 kg. At 4,950 mm, the Citroën CX Break is 50 mm longer than the Peugeot 505.
| Specification |
Peugeot
505
1982 – 1992
|
Citroën
CX Break
1982 – 1985
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | France | France |
| Documented years | 1982 – 1992 | 1982 – 1985 |
| Body style | — | Estate / wagon |
| Variants | 4 | 5 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 75 – 120 hp | 75 – 137 hp |
| Torque | 147 – 235 Nm | 147 – 216 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 12.3 – 19.5 s | 10.2 – 19.8 s |
| Top speed | 146 – 170 km/h | 145 – 194 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 9.0 – 11.3 L/100 km | 7.6 – 11.5 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,900 mm | 4,950 mm |
| Width | 1,730 mm | 1,770 mm |
| Height | 1,501 mm | 1,461 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,901 mm | 3,091 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,282 – 1,436 kg | 1,320 – 1,442 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.