Body style: Hatchback
Segment: Compact
Production years: 1996, 1997
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.
ENGINE SPECS - 1.4L 5MT FWD (175 HP) | |
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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 | |
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Top Speed: | 108 mph (174 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: | 165/70TR13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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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 | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2138 lbs (970 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3373 lbs (1530 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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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 |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L 5MT FWD (89 HP) | |
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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 | |
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Top Speed: | 110 mph (177 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 13.5 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: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 175/65TR14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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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 | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2258 lbs (1024 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3417 lbs (1550 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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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) |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.8L 4AT FWD (101 HP) | |
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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 | |
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Top Speed: | 110 mph (177 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 14.7 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 175/65TR14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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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 | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2266 lbs (1028 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3417 lbs (1550 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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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) |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.8L 5MT FWD (101 HP) | |
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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 | |
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Top Speed: | 117 mph (188 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.3 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: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 175/65TR14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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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 | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2222 lbs (1008 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3417 lbs (1550 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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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) |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.8L 5MT FWD (110 HP) | |
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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 | |
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Top Speed: | 121.2 mph (195 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: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/60R14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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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 | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2315 lbs (1050 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3461 lbs (1570 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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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) |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L 5MT FWD (163 HP) | |
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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 | |
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Top Speed: | 136 mph (219 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: | 195/55VR15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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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 | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2533.1 lbs (1149 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3615.6 lbs (1640 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 27.4 mpg US (8.6 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.9L D 5MT FWD (68 HP) | |
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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 | |
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Top Speed: | 99 mph (159 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: | 175/65TR14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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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 | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2277 lbs (1033 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3483 lbs (1580 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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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 |