Volkswagen Golf GTI / GTD / GTE (1984 – 1992) 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 8.3 s. It uses less fuel, from 5.7 L/100 km against 8.0 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 870 kg against 909 kg. At 4,239 mm, the Citroën BX is 198 mm longer than the Volkswagen Golf GTI / GTD / GTE. The Volkswagen Golf GTI / GTD / GTE dates from 1984 – 1992, the Citroën BX from 1986 – 1989.
| Specification |
Volkswagen
Golf GTI / GTD / GTE
1984 – 1992
|
Citroën
BX
1986 – 1989
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | France |
| Documented years | 1984 – 1992 | 1986 – 1989 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 4 | 19 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol, Diesel |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 107 – 160 hp | 63 – 160 hp |
| Torque | 154 – 225 Nm | 105 – 180 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.3 – 9.7 s | 7.9 – 16.3 s |
| Top speed | 186 – 216 km/h | 155 – 218 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 8.0 – 9.4 L/100 km | 5.7 – 8.9 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,980 – 4,041 mm | 4,239 mm |
| Width | 1,679 mm | 1,679 mm |
| Height | 1,400 mm | 1,359 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,479 mm | 2,659 mm |
| Curb weight | 909 – 1,032 kg | 870 – 1,043 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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