Body style: Hatchback
Segment: Compact
Production years: 1996, 1997
Citroen refreshed the ZX lineup for the last time in 1996, and the five-door version was still the main selling version of the compact-segment vehicle.
Even after six years on the market, the ZX was appealing to the customers, but its design started to pale away as the bio-design trend started to get more and more followers. The Golf was the car to beat, and Opel was also among the sales winners. Then, Citroen made its last move and added some final touches that managed to keep the ZX image fresh.
While the car's front was still similar to the 1994 model, its overall look received a big boost by painting the door-handles and mirrors in body-color as the rest of the car. Most other vehicles on the market, including the Golf, had those elements black. Depending on the trim level, it featured fog lights. Just like the Opel/Vauxhall Astra, it showed three side windows in the five-door version, with a very raked-forward line for the last row.
The car was very advanced for its era and even had a sunroof, power windows, and standard power steering. Power windows and air conditioning were available; moreover, a radio-cassette player was fitted as standard from the second trim level up. Citroen introduced ABS and a driver airbag as standard features for upper trim levels to increase the safety factor.
Under the hood, Citroen installed a choice of six engines, both gasoline and diesel. The latter was available with a turbocharged version that provided 90 hp, which was the second-quickest version from ZX's lineup.
ENGINE SPECS - 1.4i 5MT FWD (75 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1360 cm3 |
Power: | 55 KW @ 5800 RPM 75 HP @ 5800 RPM 74 BHP @ 5800 RPM |
Torque: | 83 lb-ft @ 3400 RPM 113 Nm @ 3400 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 14.3 gallons (54.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 108 mph (174 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 13.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 165/70 R13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 160.2 in (4069 mm) |
Width: | 66.9 in (1699 mm) |
Height: | 55.1 in (1400 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 55.5/55.5 in (1,410/1,410 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 100 in (2540 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 11.4 cuFT (323 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
Turning circle: | 36.4 ft (11.1 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2094.4 lbs (950 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3373 lbs (1530 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 29.4 mpg US (8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 33.6 mpg US (7 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 34.6 mpg US (6.8 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6i 5MT FWD (89 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1580 cm3 |
Power: | 65.5 KW @ 6000 RPM 89 HP @ 6000 RPM 88 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 97 lb-ft @ 2600 RPM 132 Nm @ 2600 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 14.3 gallons (54.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 110 mph (177 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 13.1 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 175/65 R14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 160.2 in (4069 mm) |
Width: | 66.9 in (1699 mm) |
Height: | 55.1 in (1400 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 55.5/55.5 in (1,410/1,410 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 100 in (2540 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 11.4 cuFT (323 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
Turning circle: | 36.4 ft (11.1 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2257.5 lbs (1024 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3417.2 lbs (1550 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 25.6 mpg US (9.2 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 31.4 mpg US (7.5 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 31.4 mpg US (7.5 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.8i 4AT FWD (101 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1761 cm3 |
Power: | 74 KW @ 6000 RPM 101 HP @ 6000 RPM 99 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 113 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM 153 Nm @ 3000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 14.3 gallons (54.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 109 mph (175 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 14.7 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 175/65 R14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 160.2 in (4069 mm) |
Width: | 66.9 in (1699 mm) |
Height: | 55.1 in (1400 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 55.5/55.5 in (1,410/1,410 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 100 in (2540 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 11.4 cuFT (323 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
Turning circle: | 36.4 ft (11.1 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2266 lbs (1028 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3417 lbs (1550 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 22.4 mpg US (10.5 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 29.8 mpg US (7.9 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 27.7 mpg US (8.5 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.8i 5MT FWD (101 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1761 cm3 |
Power: | 74 KW @ 6000 RPM 101 HP @ 6000 RPM 99 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 113 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM 153 Nm @ 3000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 14.3 gallons (54.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 109.4 mph (176 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 14.7 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 175/65 R14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 160.2 in (4069 mm) |
Width: | 66.9 in (1699 mm) |
Height: | 55.1 in (1400 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 55.5/55.5 in (1,410/1,410 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 100 in (2540 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 11.4 cuFT (323 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
Turning circle: | 36.4 ft (11.1 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2310.4 lbs (1048 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3417.2 lbs (1550 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 25 mpg US (9.4 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 34.1 mpg US (6.9 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 32.2 mpg US (7.3 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.8i 5MT FWD (112 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1761 cm3 |
Power: | 80.9 KW @ 5500 RPM 110 HP @ 5500 RPM 108 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
Torque: | 114 lb-ft @ 4250 RPM 155 Nm @ 4250 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 14.3 gallons (54.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 121.2 mph (195 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/60 R14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 160.2 in (4069 mm) |
Width: | 66.9 in (1699 mm) |
Height: | 55.1 in (1400 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 55.5/55.5 in (1,410/1,410 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 100 in (2540 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 11.4 cuFT (323 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
Turning circle: | 36.4 ft (11.1 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2314.9 lbs (1050 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3461.3 lbs (1570 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 24.8 mpg US (9.5 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 31.8 mpg US (7.4 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 31.4 mpg US (7.5 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.9L D 5MT FWD (71 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1905 cm3 |
Power: | 52.2 KW @ 4600 RPM 71 HP @ 4600 RPM 70 BHP @ 4600 RPM |
Torque: | 91 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM 123 Nm @ 2000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Indirect Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 14.3 gallons (54.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 102.5 mph (165 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 16.7 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 175/65 R14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 160.2 in (4069 mm) |
Width: | 66.9 in (1699 mm) |
Height: | 55.1 in (1400 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 55.5/55.5 in (1,410/1,410 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 100 in (2540 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 11.4 cuFT (323 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
Turning circle: | 36.4 ft (11.1 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2259.7 lbs (1025 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3505.3 lbs (1590 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 35.1 mpg US (6.7 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 39.9 mpg US (5.9 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 41.3 mpg US (5.7 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.9L TD 5MT FWD (92 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1905 cm3 |
Power: | 67.7 KW @ 4000 RPM 92 HP @ 4000 RPM 91 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
Torque: | 148 lb-ft @ 2250 RPM 201 Nm @ 2250 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Indirect Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 113.7 mph (183 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 12.2 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 175/65TR14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 160.2 in (4069 mm) |
Width: | 66.9 in (1699 mm) |
Height: | 55.1 in (1400 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 55.5/55.5 in (1,410/1,410 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 100 in (2540 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 11.4 cuFT (323 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2444.9 lbs (1109 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3505.3 lbs (1590 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 32.7 mpg US (7.2 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 37.9 mpg US (6.2 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 39.9 mpg US (5.9 L/100Km) |