Body style: Hatchback
Segment: Coupe
Production years: 1992, 1993, 1994
After a four-year gap between the models, Citroen introduced a replacement for the GS range in 1990: the ZX.
Like most carmakers, Citroen didn't reveal all its plans, and while it started with the five-door hatchback version in 1990, it waited another year to introduce the three-door version. Later on, in 1993, it added the station wagon. For some reason, the three-door was more important. Citroen built a rally-raid version on its base and won the Paris-Dakar race in 1990. Then, the customers started to ask, "where is the three-door version?".
With a styling signed by Bertone, the ZX looked special compared to other hatchbacks from the market. Its angular headlights resembled those installed on the BX lineup, and there was no grille between them. Still, the carmaker needed to cool the engine, placed a small gap between the hood and the front bumper, and added a grille on the apron. A black stripe protected the car's front and sides from minor scratches. The B-pillar was probably its most noticeable design signature, with a sloped lower line at its bottom. Behind it, a pop-out rear side window helped to ventilate the interior.
Inside, Citroen installed low-mounted front seats with almost no bolstering for the base models and sporty ones for the 16V version, its full-spec model. The squared-looking dashboard featured a raised, rectangular instrument cluster that sported side-mounted buttons. It was a reminiscence from the Citroen Visa. At least, they installed a turn-signal stack.
Under the hood, the carmaker offered the 3-door ZX with a choice of six engines, both gasoline, and diesel. A turbo-diesel was also on the list and provided decent performances for those times and excellent fuel efficiency.
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: | 82 lb-ft @ 3400 RPM 111 Nm @ 3400 RPM |
Fuel System: | Monopoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 14.8 gallons (56.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 106.9 mph (172 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: | 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) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.3 in (109 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 12.1 cuFT (343 L) |
Turning circle: | 37.1 ft (11.3 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2072.3 lbs (940 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3284.9 lbs (1490 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 27.7 mpg US (8.5 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 43.6 mpg US (5.4 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 33.6 mpg US (7 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.8i 5MT FWD (103 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1761 cm3 |
Power: | 76 KW @ 6000 RPM 103 HP @ 6000 RPM 102 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 113 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM 153 Nm @ 3000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 116.8 mph (188 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.2 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: | 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) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.3 in (109 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 12.1 cuFT (343 L) |
Turning circle: | 37.1 ft (11.3 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2178.2 lbs (988 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: | 42 mpg US (5.6 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 32.2 mpg US (7.3 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0i 5MT FWD (155 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1998 cm3 |
Power: | 114 KW @ 6500 RPM 155 HP @ 6500 RPM 153 BHP @ 6500 RPM |
Torque: | 135 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM 183 Nm @ 3500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 14.8 gallons (56.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 136.7 mph (220 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 8.5 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: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/55 R15 |
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) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.3 in (109 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 12.1 cuFT (343 L) |
Turning circle: | 37.1 ft (11.3 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2491.2 lbs (1130 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3593.5 lbs (1630 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 20.8 mpg US (11.3 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 39.9 mpg US (5.9 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 28.3 mpg US (8.3 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L 5MT FWD (122 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1998 cm3 |
Power: | 90 KW @ 5750 RPM 122 HP @ 5750 RPM 121 BHP @ 5750 RPM |
Torque: | 130 lb-ft @ 2750 RPM 176 Nm @ 2750 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 14.8 gallons (56.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 125.5 mph (202 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9 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: | Discs |
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) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.3 in (109 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 12.1 cuFT (343 L) |
Turning circle: | 37.1 ft (11.3 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2347.9 lbs (1065 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3527.4 lbs (1600 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 28.7 mpg US (8.2 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.9L D 5MT FWD (65 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1905 cm3 |
Power: | 48 KW @ 4600 RPM 65 HP @ 4600 RPM 64 BHP @ 4600 RPM |
Torque: | 87 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM 118 Nm @ 2000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Indirect Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 14.8 gallons (56.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 100 mph (161 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 18.5 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) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.3 in (109 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 12.1 cuFT (343 L) |
Turning circle: | 37.1 ft (11.3 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2264.1 lbs (1027 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3439.2 lbs (1560 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 35.6 mpg US (6.6 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 53.5 mpg US (4.4 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 42 mpg US (5.6 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.9L TD 5MT FWD (90 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1905 cm3 |
Power: | 66 KW @ 4000 RPM 90 HP @ 4000 RPM 89 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
Torque: | 145 lb-ft @ 2250 RPM 196 Nm @ 2250 RPM |
Fuel System: | Indirect Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 14.8 gallons (56.0 L) |
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: | 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) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.3 in (109 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 12.1 cuFT (343 L) |
Turning circle: | 37.1 ft (11.3 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2429.5 lbs (1102 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3505.3 lbs (1590 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 31.8 mpg US (7.4 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 52.3 mpg US (4.5 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 38.6 mpg US (6.1 L/100Km) |