Body style: Hatchback
Segment: Compact
Production years: 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994
Citroen introduced the compact-segment ZX in 1991, five years after its predecessor's dismissal, the GSA, which was on the market since 1970.
The French carmaker introduced the ZX lineup to fill the gap between the small-sized AX and the mid-size model BX. For those times standards, the new hatchback was an appropriate answer for the Golf and, most importantly, the Renault 19 hatchback.
With a design signed by Bertone Studio, the ZX showed a fresh look, unlike any other Citroen. The new range also marked a departure from the BX's angular lines and an approach to the bio-design era, which was about to begin. The shaved edges and slightly softened corners gave a modern look to the compact hatchback. Its five-door version made it an excellent family vehicle, especially for young families.
Inside, the carmaker mounted a flat dashboard with a squared-looking instrument cluster. On the center stack, depending on the options, it installed a radio-cassette player, the climate control unit underneath, and the ashtray. On standard trim levels, the ZX featured cranked windows while the full-option models featured power-windows.
Citroen installed a wide range of diesel and gasoline engines paired as standard to a five-speed manual. For selected versions, it added a four-speed automatic on the options list. ZX's technical platform was very advanced for those times, with independent suspension in all corners and a torsion beam in the back. Moreover, the carmaker designed its own dampers when the parts suppliers couldn't offer something suitable.
ENGINE SPECS - 1.4i 5MT (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: | 107 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) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
Turning circle: | 37.1 ft (11.3 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2081.2 lbs (944 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 - 1.6i 5MT (88 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1580 cm3 |
Power: | 65 KW @ 6400 RPM 88 HP @ 6400 RPM 87 BHP @ 6400 RPM |
Torque: | 94 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM 128 Nm @ 3000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Monopoint 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): | 13.7 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: | 175/65 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) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
Turning circle: | 37.1 ft (11.3 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2270.8 lbs (1030 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3395.1 lbs (1540 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 31.4 mpg US (7.5 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.8i 5MT (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 |
Fuel capacity: | 14.8 gallons (56.0 L) |
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: | Ventilated 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) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
Turning circle: | 37.1 ft (11.3 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2231.1 lbs (1012 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 - 1.9i 5MT (122 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1905 cm3 |
Power: | 90 KW @ 6000 RPM 122 HP @ 6000 RPM 121 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 111 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM 150 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: | 124.9 mph (201 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: | 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) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
Turning circle: | 37.1 ft (11.3 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2314.9 lbs (1050 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3461.3 lbs (1570 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 27.4 mpg US (8.6 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0i 5MT (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) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
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: | 28.9 mpg US (8.1 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.9L D 5MT (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) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
Turning circle: | 37.1 ft (11.3 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2257.5 lbs (1024 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 (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) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
Turning circle: | 37.1 ft (11.3 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2429.5 lbs (1102 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3505.4 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) |