Volvo 245 (1975 – 1990) vs Citroën DS (1973 – 1975): specs compared
The Volvo 245 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 155 hp against 132 hp. At 4,902 mm, the Citroën DS is 122 mm longer than the Volvo 245. The Volvo 245 dates from 1975 – 1990, the Citroën DS from 1973 – 1975.
| Specification |
Volvo
245
1975 – 1990
|
Citroën
DS
1973 – 1975
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Sweden | France |
| Documented years | 1975 – 1990 | 1973 – 1975 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 8 | 2 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 82 – 155 hp | 117 – 132 hp |
| Torque | 140 – 240 Nm | 183 – 195 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 9.0 – 18.5 s | — |
| Top speed | 150 – 190 km/h | 179 – 188 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 8.7 – 11.7 L/100 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,780 mm | 4,902 mm |
| Width | 1,710 mm | 1,803 mm |
| Height | 1,460 mm | 1,473 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,640 mm | 3,124 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,311 – 1,394 kg | 1,317 – 1,337 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.