Body style: Hatchback
Segment: Mini
Production years: 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991
According to Citroen, the little AX might be considered the first supermini vehicle built by the "double-chevron" carmaker.
At the beginning of '80s, Citroen started to develop a vehicle to replace the aging Axel/Visa lineup. The three-door AX replaced the Axel, while the five-door replaced the Visa. With a new design based on a modified platform from its predecessor, the little French car started its 12 years career in 1986. It was light, agile, and highly fuel-efficient. A naturally aspirated diesel version of the AX earned its place in the Guinness World Book of Record with its 2.7 l/100 km (87.1 mpg-US) fuel consumption.
Despite its boxy look, the AX featured a stunning-low drag coefficient of just 0.31. Its headlights reflected the car's shape, and the turn-signals were mounted on the corners, so the carmaker didn't have to install an additional set on the sides. A special Rallye (or AX Sport) version was fitted with white steel wheels, which evoked the same design as for the successful Peugeot 205.
The interior design followed the same wedged shapes from the outside, with a dashboard that looked like it was made from vinyl-covered plywood. Apart from the steering wheel, everything else inside was made in straight lines and straight angles. To save weight, the car lacked sound-deadening materials and exposed metal parts here and there.
Citroen fitted the little AX 3-doors with a wide choice of engines ranged between 42 hp and 96 hp. The 1.4-liter diesel version was famous for its fuel efficiency and for its noisy running, but it was reliable and could run over 1000 miles (1609 km) on a tank.
ENGINE SPECS - 1.0L 4MT FWD (42 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 954 cm3 |
Power: | 30.9 KW @ 5200 RPM 42 HP @ 5200 RPM 41 BHP @ 5200 RPM |
Torque: | 51 lb-ft @ 2400 RPM 69 Nm @ 2400 RPM |
Fuel System: | Carburetor |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 11.4 gallons (43.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 87 mph (140 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 20.8 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 135/70SR13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 137.8 in (3500 mm) |
Width: | 61.4 in (1560 mm) |
Height: | 53.5 in (1359 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 54.3/51.2 in (1,379/1,300 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 89.8 in (2281 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.3 in (109 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 9.6 cuFT (272 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 1404.3 lbs (637 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 2325.9 lbs (1055 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 44.4 mpg US (5.3 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.1L 4MT FWD (54 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1124 cm3 |
Power: | 39.7 KW @ 5800 RPM 54 HP @ 5800 RPM 53 BHP @ 5800 RPM |
Torque: | 65 lb-ft @ 3200 RPM 88 Nm @ 3200 RPM |
Fuel System: | Carburetor |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 98.2 mph (158 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 13.2 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 135/70SR13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 137.8 in (3500 mm) |
Width: | 61.4 in (1560 mm) |
Height: | 53.5 in (1359 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 54.3/51.2 in (1,379/1,300 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 89.8 in (2281 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.3 in (109 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 9.6 cuFT (272 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 1485.9 lbs (674 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 2392 lbs (1085 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 42 mpg US (5.6 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.1L 4MT FWD (60 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1124 cm3 |
Power: | 44 KW @ 6200 RPM 60 HP @ 6200 RPM 59 BHP @ 6200 RPM |
Torque: | 65 lb-ft @ 3800 RPM 88 Nm @ 3800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Monopoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 103.8 mph (167 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 12.7 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 135/70SR13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 137.8 in (3500 mm) |
Width: | 61.4 in (1560 mm) |
Height: | 53.5 in (1359 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 54.3/51.2 in (1,379/1,300 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 89.8 in (2281 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.3 in (109 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 9.6 cuFT (272 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 1428.6 lbs (648 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 2513.3 lbs (1140 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 39.2 mpg US (6 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.3L 5MT FWD (95 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1294 cm3 |
Power: | 70 KW @ 6800 RPM 95 HP @ 6800 RPM 94 BHP @ 6800 RPM |
Torque: | 83 lb-ft @ 5000 RPM 112 Nm @ 5000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Carburetor |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 9.5 gallons (36.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 115.6 mph (186 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.2 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: | 175/70HR13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 137.8 in (3500 mm) |
Width: | 61.4 in (1560 mm) |
Height: | 53.5 in (1359 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 54.3/51.2 in (1,379/1,300 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 89.8 in (2281 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.3 in (109 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 9.6 cuFT (272 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 1576.3 lbs (715 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 2303.8 lbs (1045 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 30.5 mpg US (7.7 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.4L 5MT FWD (65 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1360 cm3 |
Power: | 48 KW @ 5200 RPM 65 HP @ 5200 RPM 64 BHP @ 5200 RPM |
Torque: | 80 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM 109 Nm @ 3000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Carburetor |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 9.5 gallons (36.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 104.4 mph (168 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.4 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: | 135/70SR13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 137.8 in (3500 mm) |
Width: | 61.4 in (1560 mm) |
Height: | 53.5 in (1359 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 54.3/51.2 in (1,379/1,300 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 89.8 in (2281 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.3 in (109 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 9.6 cuFT (272 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 1512.4 lbs (686 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 2458.2 lbs (1115 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 39.2 mpg US (6 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.4L 5MT FWD (69 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1360 cm3 |
Power: | 51 KW @ 5400 RPM 69 HP @ 5400 RPM 68 BHP @ 5400 RPM |
Torque: | 79 lb-ft @ 3200 RPM 107 Nm @ 3200 RPM |
Fuel System: | Carburetor |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 9.5 gallons (36.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 106.9 mph (172 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: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 155/70R13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 137.8 in (3500 mm) |
Width: | 61.4 in (1560 mm) |
Height: | 53.5 in (1359 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 54.3/51.2 in (1,379/1,300 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 89.8 in (2281 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.3 in (109 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 9.6 cuFT (272 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 1532.2 lbs (695 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 2458.2 lbs (1115 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 39.2 mpg US (6 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.4L 5MT FWD (75 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1360 cm3 |
Power: | 55 KW @ 6200 RPM 75 HP @ 6200 RPM 74 BHP @ 6200 RPM |
Torque: | 77 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 104 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Monopoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 9.5 gallons (36.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 110.6 mph (178 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.4 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: | 155/65R14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 137.8 in (3500 mm) |
Width: | 61.4 in (1560 mm) |
Height: | 53.5 in (1359 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 54.3/51.2 in (1,379/1,300 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 89.8 in (2281 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.3 in (109 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 9.6 cuFT (272 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 1609.4 lbs (730 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 2557.4 lbs (1160 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 34.6 mpg US (6.8 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.4L 5MT FWD (84 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1360 cm3 |
Power: | 62 KW @ 6400 RPM 84 HP @ 6400 RPM 83 BHP @ 6400 RPM |
Torque: | 85 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 115 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Carburetor |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 9.5 gallons (36.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 111.8 mph (180 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.6 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: | 165/65R13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 137.8 in (3500 mm) |
Width: | 61.4 in (1560 mm) |
Height: | 53.5 in (1359 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 54.3/51.2 in (1,379/1,300 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 89.8 in (2281 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.3 in (109 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 9.6 cuFT (272 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 1563.1 lbs (709 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 2480.2 lbs (1125 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 35.1 mpg US (6.7 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.4L D 5MT FWD (53 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1360 cm3 |
Power: | 39 KW @ 5000 RPM 53 HP @ 5000 RPM 52 BHP @ 5000 RPM |
Torque: | 61 lb-ft @ 2500 RPM 83 Nm @ 2500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Indirect Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 9.5 gallons (36.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 96.3 mph (155 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 14.3 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: | 145/70SR13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 137.8 in (3500 mm) |
Width: | 61.4 in (1560 mm) |
Height: | 53.5 in (1359 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 54.3/51.2 in (1,379/1,300 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 89.8 in (2281 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.3 in (109 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 9.6 cuFT (272 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 1576.3 lbs (715 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 2535.3 lbs (1150 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 51.1 mpg US (4.6 L/100Km) |