Volkswagen Pointer (1994 – 1996) vs Citroën ZX 5 Doors (1994 – 1996): specs compared
The Citroën ZX 5 Doors is the more powerful of the two, with up to 103 hp against 98 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 11.3 s against 11.5 s. It has the higher top speed: 188 km/h against 168 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 5.7 L/100 km against 8.3 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 944 kg against 1,061 kg. At 4,069 mm, the Citroën ZX 5 Doors is 138 mm longer than the Volkswagen Pointer.
| Specification |
Volkswagen
Pointer
1994 – 1996
|
Citroën
ZX 5 Doors
1994 – 1996
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | France |
| Documented years | 1994 – 1996 | 1994 – 1996 |
| Body style | — | 5 Doors · Hatchback |
| Variants | 1 | 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 98 hp | 71 – 103 hp |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 111 – 196 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 11.5 s | 11.3 – 16.1 s |
| Top speed | 168 km/h | 164 – 188 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 8.3 L/100 km | 5.7 – 7.3 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,931 mm | 4,069 mm |
| Width | 1,645 mm | 1,699 mm |
| Height | 1,414 mm | 1,400 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,468 mm | 2,540 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,061 kg | 944 – 1,085 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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