Volkswagen Polo 3 Doors (1990 – 1994) vs Citroën AX 5 Doors (1988 – 1991): specs compared

Both offer around 75 hp at most. The Citroën AX 5 Doors is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 10.7 s against 12.1 s. It uses less fuel, from 4.6 L/100 km against 5.2 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 647 kg against 767 kg. At 3,759 mm, the Volkswagen Polo 3 Doors is 259 mm longer than the Citroën AX 5 Doors. The Volkswagen Polo 3 Doors dates from 1990 – 1994, the Citroën AX 5 Doors from 1988 – 1991.

Volkswagen Polo 3 Doors Volkswagen Polo 3 Doors 1990 – 1994 Citroën AX 5 Doors Citroën AX 5 Doors 1988 – 1991
Overview
Origin Germany France
Documented years 1990 – 1994 1988 – 1991
Body style 3 Doors · Hatchback 5 Doors · Hatchback
Variants 4 6
Fuel Petrol, Diesel Petrol, Diesel
Drive FWD FWD
Gearbox Manual Manual
Performance
Power 45 – 75 hp 42 – 75 hp
Torque 76 – 99 Nm 69 – 107 Nm
0–100 km/h 12.1 – 20.5 s 10.7 – 20.8 s
Top speed 142 – 172 km/h 140 – 173 km/h
Economy
Fuel economy 5.2 – 7.2 L/100 km 4.6 – 6.6 L/100 km
Dimensions
Length 3,759 mm 3,500 mm
Width 1,570 mm 1,560 mm
Height 1,349 mm 1,359 mm
Wheelbase 2,339 mm 2,281 mm
Curb weight 767 – 795 kg 647 – 750 kg

Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

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