Body style: Wagon (station wagon, estate, combi, touring)
Segment: Medium
Production years: 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989
Citroen introduced a station wagon for its BX range in 1985, and it made a difference on the market since it featured a unique suspension.
The French carmaker decided to replace the GS lineup in the '70s, but its bankruptcy prevented it from moving forward. After the marriage with Peugeot, it resumed its ideas, and its new owner helped it by giving it a new platform. Yet, some of Citroen's ideas were kept despite their higher production costs. The most important was the hydropneumatic self-leveling suspension, which proved to make a notable difference on the market, especially in the station wagon segment.
Launched on the market in 1985, the station wagon version of the BX, named Break, followed the same design ideas imagined by Marcello Gandini of Bertone. The long roof version kept even the same doors as its hatchback sibling. The most significant difference was that the roof was heightened and extended over the trunk area. At the same time, on the sides, there was a third row of rhomboidal windows between the C- and D-pillars. Moreover, the raked-forward tailgate kept the vehicle's dynamic look intact, despite being a family station wagon.
Inside, the carmaker used the same angular design language. Its squared-looking dashboard and the flat panels were cheaper to build and, in addition, followed Gandini's design concept. At the back, the folding seatback increased the trunk space from a decent 512 liters (18.1 cu-ft) to an outstanding 1,803 liters (63.7 cu-ft). Not bad at all for a 4.4-meter (14.4 ft) vehicle.
Under the hood, the carmaker decided to install only the higher-powered engines from the regular BX range. Thus, the base version came fitted with a 1.6-liter powerplant that provided 88 PS (87 hp), while the most potent version offered 105 PS (103 hp).
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L 5MT FWD (88 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1580 cm3 |
Power: | 64.7 KW @ 6000 RPM 88 HP @ 6000 RPM 87 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 94 lb-ft @ 3250 RPM 127 Nm @ 3250 RPM |
Fuel System: | Carburetor |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 13.7 gallons (51.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 104 mph (167 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 12 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: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 165/70R14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 173.2 in (4399 mm) |
Width: | 66.1 in (1679 mm) |
Height: | 56.3 in (1430 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 55.9/53.5 in (1,420/1,359 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 104.7 in (2659 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.3 in (160 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 30.3 cuFT (858 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.36 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2196 lbs (996 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3395 lbs (1540 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 25 mpg US (9.4 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 39.9 mpg US (5.9 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 30.5 mpg US (7.7 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L 5MT FWD (94 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1580 cm3 |
Power: | 69 KW @ 6000 RPM 94 HP @ 6000 RPM 93 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 100 lb-ft @ 3250 RPM 135 Nm @ 3250 RPM |
Fuel System: | Carburetor |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 13.7 gallons (51.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 105.6 mph (170 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.7 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: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 165/70R14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 173.2 in (4399 mm) |
Width: | 66.1 in (1679 mm) |
Height: | 56.3 in (1430 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 55.9/53.5 in (1,420/1,359 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 104.7 in (2659 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.3 in (160 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 30.3 cuFT (858 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.36 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2134.1 lbs (968 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3395.1 lbs (1540 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 26.4 mpg US (8.9 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 40.6 mpg US (5.8 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 31.8 mpg US (7.4 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.9L 4AT FWD (103 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1905 cm3 |
Power: | 76 KW @ 6000 RPM 103 HP @ 6000 RPM 102 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 105 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM 142 Nm @ 3000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Monopoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 13.7 gallons (51.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 110 mph (177 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 13.3 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 165/70R14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 173.2 in (4399 mm) |
Width: | 66.1 in (1679 mm) |
Height: | 56.3 in (1430 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 55.9/53.5 in (1,420/1,359 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 104.7 in (2659 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.3 in (160 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 30.3 cuFT (858 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.36 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2205 lbs (1000 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3461 lbs (1570 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 26.1 mpg US (9 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.9L 4AT FWD (105 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1905 cm3 |
Power: | 77 KW @ 5600 RPM 105 HP @ 5600 RPM 103 BHP @ 5600 RPM |
Torque: | 117 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM 158 Nm @ 3000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Carburetor |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 110 mph (177 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 12.6 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 165/70R14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 173.2 in (4399 mm) |
Width: | 66.1 in (1679 mm) |
Height: | 56.3 in (1430 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 55.9/53.5 in (1,420/1,359 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 104.7 in (2659 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.3 in (160 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 30.4 cuFT (861 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.36 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2205 lbs (1000 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3461 lbs (1570 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 30.2 mpg US (7.8 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.9L 5MT FWD (103 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1905 cm3 |
Power: | 76 KW @ 6000 RPM 103 HP @ 6000 RPM 102 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 105 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM 142 Nm @ 3000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Monopoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 13.7 gallons (51.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 113.1 mph (182 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.9 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: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 165/70R14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 173.2 in (4399 mm) |
Width: | 66.1 in (1679 mm) |
Height: | 56.3 in (1430 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 55.9/53.5 in (1,420/1,359 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 104.7 in (2659 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.3 in (160 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 30.3 cuFT (858 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.36 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2204.6 lbs (1000 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3461.3 lbs (1570 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 27.7 mpg US (8.5 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.9L 5MT FWD (105 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1905 cm3 |
Power: | 77 KW @ 5600 RPM 105 HP @ 5600 RPM 103 BHP @ 5600 RPM |
Torque: | 117 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM 158 Nm @ 3000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Carburetor |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 13.7 gallons (51.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 113.1 mph (182 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: | Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 165/70R14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 173.2 in (4399 mm) |
Width: | 66.1 in (1679 mm) |
Height: | 56.3 in (1430 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 55.9/53.5 in (1,420/1,359 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 104.7 in (2659 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.3 in (160 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 30.4 cuFT (861 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.36 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2204.6 lbs (1000 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: | 39.9 mpg US (5.9 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 30.5 mpg US (7.7 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.9L D 5MT FWD (65 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1905 cm3 |
Power: | 47.8 KW @ 4600 RPM 65 HP @ 4600 RPM 64 BHP @ 4600 RPM |
Torque: | 89 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM 120 Nm @ 2000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Indirect Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 13.7 gallons (51.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 100.7 mph (162 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: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 165/70R14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 173.2 in (4399 mm) |
Width: | 66.1 in (1679 mm) |
Height: | 56.3 in (1430 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 55.9/53.5 in (1,420/1,359 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 104.7 in (2659 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.3 in (160 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 30.3 cuFT (858 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.36 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2246.5 lbs (1019 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3483.3 lbs (1580 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 36.2 mpg US (6.5 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 49 mpg US (4.8 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 39.2 mpg US (6 L/100Km) |