Body style: Hatchback
Segment: Small
Production years: 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998
Citroen introduced the AX as a replacement for the Visa model in 1986 and refreshed-it in 1991.
After Peugeot bought the Citroen brand, it started to cut costs for its new family member and decrease its allowance. As a result, the boxer engines used on the Visa were gone, and a new vehicle had to take its place. In 1986, it introduced the AX, which was heavily revised in late 1991.
Citroen offered the AX in a three- or five-door configuration. The latter was offered mostly for young families. Its small footprint and angular design made it an excellent city vehicle. While the overall wedge-shaped remained, some details went through some changes. The facelifted version featured new headlights design with clear turn-signals on the corners. In the rear, the taillights were redesigned.
Inside, the most important change was made for the dashboard. It featured a new, smaller instrument cluster. Its predecessor sported an extended one, which was extended over the center stack. The front bucket seats provided minimal or no side support, and there was hardly room for three in the back. It was good enough to take up to two kids at school. The AX offered a small trunk space for storage, but the user could have extended it by folding the rear bench seatback.
Under the hood, Citroen installed a choice of diesel and gasoline engines. The most notorious was the 1.4-liter naturally aspirated engine that managed a World Record fuel consumption of just 2.7 liters/100 km (87 MPG-US).
ENGINE SPECS - 1.1L 5MT 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: | 11.4 gallons (43.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 103.8 mph (167 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: | 155/70R13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 138.6 in (3520 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: | 1552.1 lbs (704 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 2601.5 lbs (1180 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 38.6 mpg US (6.1 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.4L 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: | 82 lb-ft @ 3400 RPM 111 Nm @ 3400 RPM |
Fuel System: | Monopoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 11.4 gallons (43.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 103.8 mph (167 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.3 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: | 155/70R13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 138.6 in (3520 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: | 1693.2 lbs (768 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 2733.7 lbs (1240 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 29.4 mpg US (8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 34.6 mpg US (6.8 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 36.2 mpg US (6.5 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.4L D 5MT FWD (50 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1360 cm3 |
Power: | 36.8 KW @ 5000 RPM 50 HP @ 5000 RPM 49 BHP @ 5000 RPM |
Torque: | 61 lb-ft @ 2500 RPM 82 Nm @ 2500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Indirect Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 11.4 gallons (43.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 93.2 mph (150 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 16.3 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: | 155/70R13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 138.6 in (3520 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: | 1633.6 lbs (741 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 2535.3 lbs (1150 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 56 mpg US (4.2 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.5L D 5MT FWD (58 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1527 cm3 |
Power: | 42.7 KW @ 5000 RPM 58 HP @ 5000 RPM 57 BHP @ 5000 RPM |
Torque: | 69 lb-ft @ 2500 RPM 94 Nm @ 2500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Indirect Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 11.4 gallons (43.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 98.2 mph (158 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 13.7 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: | 155/70R13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 138.6 in (3520 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: | 1737.2 lbs (788 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 2711.7 lbs (1230 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: | 52.3 mpg US (4.5 L/100Km) |