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CITROEN ZX 3 Doors 1996-1997 Photos, engines & full specs

Body style: Hatchback
Segment: Compact
Production years: 1996, 1997

CITROEN ZX 3 Doors 1996-1997 5 Photos
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After six years on the market, Citroen made a final refresh for the ZX range, and, besides the five-door hatchback and the station wagon, the three-door version was also upgraded.

Even though it was not the most thought-after version from the ZX's lineup, the three-door version was still appealing to the younger generation. It tried to be a French alternative to other compact three-door hatchbacks on the market produced in Germany or Italy.

Citroen's design department didn't sweat too much on redesigning this final, upgraded version of the car. It kept the same front fascia, introduced in 1994, but it painted the hidden door handles and mirrors. Yet, they didn't consider darkening the B-pillar to make the car look like a proper coupe. But the addition of alloy wheels and a roof spoiler for the sportiest version were a few good reasons to take this French compact hatchback.

The interior was fitted with new amenities on more trim levels. Things like air-conditioning, tape-player, and power windows were no longer used only for the most expensive versions of the three-door ZX. Moreover, the 16v version also got bucket seats with high-bolstered areas.

Under the hood, Citroen installed a wide choice of engines ranging between 67 hp and 161 hp (68 PS and 163 PS) paired with five-speed manuals.

CITROEN ZX 3 Doors 1996, 1997
  6 gasoline engines
  • 1.4L 5MT FWD (175 HP)
  • 1.6L 5MT FWD (89 HP)
  • 1.8L 4AT FWD (101 HP)
  • 1.8L 5MT FWD (101 HP)
  • 1.8L 5MT FWD (110 HP)
  • 2.0L 5MT FWD (163 HP)
  1 diesel engine
  • 1.9L D 5MT FWD (68 HP)

CITROEN ZX 3 Doors
1.4L 5MT FWD (175 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.4L 5MT FWD (175 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1360 cm3
Power:55 KW @ 5500 RPM
75 HP @ 5500 RPM
74 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque:82 lb-ft @ 3400 RPM
111 Nm @ 3400 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:14.8 gallons (56.0 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:108 mph (174 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):13.7 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Discs
Rear:Drums
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:165/70TR13
DIMENSIONS
Length:160.2 in (4069 mm)
Width:66.5 in (1689 mm)
Height:55.1 in (1400 mm)
Front/rear Track:56/55.7 in (1,422/1,415 mm)
Wheelbase:100 in (2540 mm)
Cargo Volume:11.4 cuFT (323 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.32
Turning circle:37.1 ft (11.3 m)
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2138 lbs (970 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3373 lbs (1530 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:39.2 mpg US (6 L/100Km)
Highway:23.8 mpg US (9.9 L/100Km)
Combined:31.8 mpg US (7.4 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:179 g/km

CITROEN ZX 3 Doors
1.6L 5MT FWD (89 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L 5MT FWD (89 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1580 cm3
Power:65.5 KW @ 6000 RPM
89 HP @ 6000 RPM
88 BHP @ 6000 RPM
Torque:97 lb-ft @ 2600 RPM
132 Nm @ 2600 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:14.8 gallons (56.0 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:110 mph (177 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):13.5 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Drums
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:175/65TR14
DIMENSIONS
Length:160.3 in (4072 mm)
Width:67 in (1702 mm)
Height:55.1 in (1400 mm)
Front/rear Track:56/55.7 in (1,422/1,415 mm)
Wheelbase:100 in (2540 mm)
Cargo Volume:11.4 cuFT (323 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.33
Turning circle:37.1 ft (11.3 m)
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2258 lbs (1024 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3417 lbs (1550 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:25.6 mpg US (9.2 L/100Km)
Highway:31.4 mpg US (7.5 L/100Km)
Combined:31.4 mpg US (7.5 L/100Km)

CITROEN ZX 3 Doors
1.8L 4AT FWD (101 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.8L 4AT FWD (101 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1761 cm3
Power:74 KW @ 6000 RPM
101 HP @ 6000 RPM
99 BHP @ 6000 RPM
Torque:113 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM
153 Nm @ 3000 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:14.8 gallons (56.0 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:110 mph (177 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):14.7 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:4-speed automatic
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Drums
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:175/65TR14
DIMENSIONS
Length:160.3 in (4072 mm)
Width:67 in (1702 mm)
Height:55.1 in (1400 mm)
Front/rear Track:56/55.7 in (1,422/1,415 mm)
Wheelbase:100 in (2540 mm)
Cargo Volume:11.4 cuFT (323 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.33
Turning circle:37.1 ft (11.3 m)
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2266 lbs (1028 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3417 lbs (1550 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:22.4 mpg US (10.5 L/100Km)
Highway:29.8 mpg US (7.9 L/100Km)
Combined:28.7 mpg US (8.2 L/100Km)

CITROEN ZX 3 Doors
1.8L 5MT FWD (101 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.8L 5MT FWD (101 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1761 cm3
Power:74 KW @ 6000 RPM
101 HP @ 6000 RPM
99 BHP @ 6000 RPM
Torque:113 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM
153 Nm @ 3000 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:14.8 gallons (56.0 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:117 mph (188 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):11.3 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Drums
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:175/65TR14
DIMENSIONS
Length:160.3 in (4072 mm)
Width:67 in (1702 mm)
Height:55.1 in (1400 mm)
Front/rear Track:56/55.7 in (1,422/1,415 mm)
Wheelbase:100 in (2540 mm)
Cargo Volume:11.4 cuFT (323 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.33
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2222 lbs (1008 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3417 lbs (1550 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:25 mpg US (9.4 L/100Km)
Highway:34.1 mpg US (6.9 L/100Km)
Combined:32.2 mpg US (7.3 L/100Km)

CITROEN ZX 3 Doors
1.8L 5MT FWD (110 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.8L 5MT FWD (110 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1761 cm3
Power:80.9 KW @ 5500 RPM
110 HP @ 5500 RPM
108 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque:114 lb-ft @ 4250 RPM
155 Nm @ 4250 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:14.8 gallons (56.0 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:121.2 mph (195 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):10.5 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Drums
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:185/60R14
DIMENSIONS
Length:160.2 in (4069 mm)
Width:66.5 in (1689 mm)
Height:55.1 in (1400 mm)
Front/rear Track:56/55.7 in (1,422/1,415 mm)
Wheelbase:100 in (2540 mm)
Cargo Volume:11.4 cuFT (323 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.33
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2315 lbs (1050 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3461 lbs (1570 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:24.8 mpg US (9.5 L/100Km)
Highway:31.8 mpg US (7.4 L/100Km)
Combined:31.4 mpg US (7.5 L/100Km)

CITROEN ZX 3 Doors
2.0L 5MT FWD (163 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L 5MT FWD (163 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1998 cm3
Power:120 KW @ 6500 RPM
163 HP @ 6500 RPM
161 BHP @ 6500 RPM
Torque:142 lb-ft @ 5500 RPM
193 Nm @ 5500 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:14.3 gallons (54.1 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:136 mph (219 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):8.5 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:195/55VR15
DIMENSIONS
Length:160.3 in (4072 mm)
Width:66.5 in (1689 mm)
Height:55 in (1397 mm)
Front/rear Track:55.7/55.4 in (1,415/1,407 mm)
Wheelbase:100 in (2540 mm)
Cargo Volume:11.4 cuFT (323 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.33
Turning circle:37.1 ft (11.3 m)
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2533.1 lbs (1149 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3615.6 lbs (1640 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
Combined:27.4 mpg US (8.6 L/100Km)

CITROEN ZX 3 Doors
1.9L D 5MT FWD (68 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.9L D 5MT FWD (68 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1905 cm3
Power:50 KW @ 4600 RPM
68 HP @ 4600 RPM
67 BHP @ 4600 RPM
Torque:89 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM
120 Nm @ 2000 RPM
Fuel System:Indirect Injection
Fuel:Diesel
Fuel capacity:14.8 gallons (56.0 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:99 mph (159 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):18.5 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Discs
Rear:Drums
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:175/65TR14
DIMENSIONS
Length:160.2 in (4069 mm)
Width:66.5 in (1689 mm)
Height:55.1 in (1400 mm)
Front/rear Track:56/55.7 in (1,422/1,415 mm)
Wheelbase:100 in (2540 mm)
Cargo Volume:11.4 cuFT (323 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.32
Turning circle:37.1 ft (11.3 m)
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2277 lbs (1033 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3483 lbs (1580 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:27.7 mpg US (8.5 L/100Km)
Highway:42.8 mpg US (5.5 L/100Km)
Combined:35.6 mpg US (6.6 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:173 g/km
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