Body style: Hatchback
Segment: Small
Production years: 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991
After being purchased by Peugeot, the French carmaker was forced to change its ideas so the brand could survive on a more difficult market.
In 1986, Citroen introduced the AX series as a replacement for the Axel/Visa lineup. While the 3-door AX replaced the Axel, the 5-door replaced the Visa. Both versions were built on top of a new platform. The French government funded the project, so PSA (Peugeot-Citroen-Talbot) to develop an environmentally friendly vehicle. The result exceeded the expectations since an AX diesel made it to the Guinness World Book of Records with its astonishing fuel consumption of just 2.7 l/100 km (87 MPG-US).
On the outside, the wedged design was simple and very similar to the three-door version. Apart from the rear set of doors, the AX-5 doors featured an additional set of side windows behind the rear doors. 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.
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. The car lacked sound-deadening materials and exposed metal parts here and there to save weight.
Citroen installed a very wide engine choice, depending on the market. Its power ranged between a sluggish 42 hp unit and a lively 84 hp. All versions were paired to a manual gearbox.
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: | 9.5 gallons (36.0 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: | 1426.4 lbs (647 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 |
Fuel capacity: | 9.5 gallons (36.0 L) |
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 |
Fuel capacity: | 9.5 gallons (36.0 L) |
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: | 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: | 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 - 1.4L 5MT FWD (70 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1360 cm3 |
Power: | 51.5 KW @ 5400 RPM 70 HP @ 5400 RPM 69 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): | 10.8 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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City: | 34.1 mpg US (6.9 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 39.2 mpg US (6 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 41.3 mpg US (5.7 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: | 107.5 mph (173 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.7 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: | 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: | 1653.5 lbs (750 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 2601.5 lbs (1180 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 35.6 mpg US (6.6 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: | 1609.4 lbs (730 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 2568.4 lbs (1165 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 45.2 mpg US (5.2 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 47 mpg US (5 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 51.1 mpg US (4.6 L/100Km) |