Citroen CX Hatchback: Generations History With Key Specs


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CX II

1987 - 1989

CX I Phase I 1982

1983 - 1985

CX I

1979 - 1982

Citroen CX II

CX II

Performance

Engine power


75 - 168 hp @ 3700 - 5600 rpm | 56 - 125 kW

Torque


153 - 294 Nm @ 2000 - 4000 rpm | 113 - 217 lb-ft

0 to 100 km/h Acceleration


7.8 - 16.8 sec

Drive type


Rear wheel drive, All wheel drive (4x4), Front wheel drive

Top speed


149 - 223 km | 93 - 139 mph

Engine and Transmission

Engine displacement


1995 - 2500 cc

Number of cylinders


4

Engine location


Front, Transverse

Cylinder bore


88 - 93 mm

Transmission Type


3 (Automatic), 5 (Manual), 4 (Manual)

Powertrain


Internal Combustion

Position of cylinders


Inline

Piston stroke


82 - 92 mm

Compression


7.75 - 22.25 mm

Valves per cylinder


2

Max engine speed


6000 rpm.

Turbocharger


Yes

Valvetrain


OHV

Fuel Consumption

Fuel consumption (city)


8.4 - 14.7 l/100 km | 28 - 16 mpg(USA)

Fuel consumption (highway)


4.9 - 9.4 l/100 km | 48 - 25 mpg(USA)

Fuel consumption (combined)


6.7 - 11.6 l/100 km | 35.1 - 20.3 mpg(USA)

Fuel type


Petrol (Gasoline), Diesel

Fuel supply


Multi-point indirect, Carburettor, Diesel - Standard di

Fuel tank


68 L | 18 gallons

Dimensions

Wheelbase


2845 - 3095 mm | 112 - 122 in.

Front track


1520 - 1522 mm | 60 in.

Rear track


1368 - 1370 mm | 54 in.

Length


4650 - 4900 mm | 183 - 193 in.

Width


1770 mm | 70 in.

Height


1360 - 1375 mm | 54 in.

Ride height


157 - 160 mm | 6.2 - 6.3 in.

Weight and Capacity

Trunk space (min)


485 L | 17.1 cu-ft

Trunk space (max)


507 L | 17.9 cu-ft

Max weight


1780 - 1920 kg | 3925 - 4234 lbs

Number of doors


5

Curb weight


1220 - 1480 kg | 2690 - 3263 lbs

Number of seats


5

Towing capacity with 12% brakes


1300 kg | 2867 lbs

Towing capacity


635 - 740 kg | 1400 - 1632 lbs

Maximum roof load


80 kg | 176 lbs

Towbar download


100 kg | 221 lbs

Wheels and Tires

Rim size


7J x 16; 7.5J x 16; 8J x 17, 8.0J x 18, 8.0J x 18; 8J x 19; 8.5J x 19, 6J x 16; 7.5J x 18, 6.5J x 16, 6J x 16; 7J x 17, 5.5J x 15; 6J x 16, 7J x 17, R14

Tire size


265/70 R16; 255/65 R17, 225/45 R18 95Y, 225/45 R18 95Y; 225/40 R19 93Y; 255/35 R19 96Y, 185/60 R16; 215/40 R18, 205/55 R16, 185/60 R16 H; 215/45 R17, 185/65 R15 T; 185/60 R16 H, 235/55 R17 103H, 185/60 R14

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Citroen CX I Phase I 1982

CX I Phase I 1982

Performance

Engine power


75 - 168 hp @ 3700 - 5500 rpm | 56 - 125 kW

Torque


150 - 294 Nm @ 2000 - 4000 rpm | 111 - 217 lb-ft

0 to 100 km/h Acceleration


8 - 17.3 sec

Drive type


Front wheel drive, All wheel drive (4x4), Rear wheel drive

Top speed


154 - 220 km | 96 - 137 mph

Engine and Transmission

Engine displacement


1995 - 2499 cc

Number of cylinders


4

Engine location


Front, Transverse

Cylinder bore


88 - 93.5 mm

Transmission Type


3 (Automatic), 5 (Manual)

Powertrain


Internal Combustion

Position of cylinders


Inline

Piston stroke


82 - 92 mm

Compression


7.75 - 22.25 mm

Valves per cylinder


2

Max engine speed


6000 rpm.

Turbocharger


Yes

Fuel Consumption

Fuel type


Petrol (Gasoline), Diesel

Fuel supply


Multi-point indirect, Diesel - Standard di, Carburettor

Fuel tank


68 L | 18 gallons

Dimensions

Wheelbase


2845 - 3095 mm | 112 - 122 in.

Front track


1474 - 1522 mm | 58 - 60 in.

Rear track


1360 - 1368 mm | 54 in.

Length


4659 - 4916 mm | 183 - 194 in.

Width


1734 - 1770 mm | 68 - 70 in.

Height


1357 - 1375 mm | 53 - 54 in.

Front overhang


1050 - 1057 mm | 41 - 42 in.

Rear overhang


764 mm | 30 in.

Weight and Capacity

Trunk space (min)


325 L | 11.5 cu-ft

Max weight


1780 - 1925 kg | 3925 - 4245 lbs

Number of doors


5

Curb weight


1235 - 1470 kg | 2723 - 3241 lbs

Number of seats


5

Towing capacity with 12% brakes


1300 kg | 2867 lbs

Towing capacity


720 kg | 1588 lbs

Wheels and Tires

Rim size


R14, 7J x 17, 6J x 17; 7J x 17, 7J x 16; 7.5J x 16; 8J x 17, 6J x 17; 7J x 17; 7.5J x 18, 7J x 16; 8J x 17; 8.5J x 18, 6.5J x 16

Tire size


185/60 R14, 225/55 R17, 205/50 R17; 225/45 R17, 265/70 R16; 255/65 R17, 205/50 R17; 225/45 R17; 225/45 R18, 265/70 R16; 255/65 R17; 265/60 R18, 205/55 R16

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Citroen CX I

CX I

Performance

Engine power


66 - 130 hp @ 4250 - 5500 rpm | 49 - 97 kW

Torque


126 - 201 Nm @ 2000 - 3750 rpm | 93 - 148 lb-ft

0 to 100 km/h Acceleration


10.3 - 20.1 sec

Drive type


Front wheel drive, All wheel drive (4x4)

Top speed


146 - 192 km | 91 - 119 mph

Engine and Transmission

Engine displacement


1985 - 2499 cc

Number of cylinders


4

Engine location


Front, Transverse

Cylinder bore


86 - 93.5 mm

Transmission Type


3 (Automatic), 5 (Manual), 4 (Manual)

Powertrain


Internal Combustion

Position of cylinders


Inline

Piston stroke


82 - 92 mm

Compression


8.75 - 22.25 mm

Valves per cylinder


2

Max engine speed


5900 rpm., 5800 rpm., 5600 rpm.

Fuel Consumption

Fuel type


Petrol (Gasoline), Diesel

Fuel supply


Carburettor, Multi-point indirect, Diesel - Standard di

Fuel tank


68 L | 18 gallons

Dimensions

Wheelbase


2845 - 3095 mm | 112 - 122 in.

Front track


1474 mm | 58 in.

Rear track


1360 mm | 54 in.

Length


4629 - 4916 mm | 182 - 194 in.

Width


1730 - 1734 mm | 68 in.

Height


1357 - 1360 mm | 53 - 54 in.

Ride height


155 mm | 6.1 in.

Front overhang


1050 - 1057 mm | 41 - 42 in.

Rear overhang


734 - 764 mm | 29 - 30 in.

Weight and Capacity

Trunk space (min)


325 L | 11.5 cu-ft

Towing capacity


630 - 720 kg | 1389 - 1588 lbs

Max weight


1710 - 1925 kg | 3771 - 4245 lbs

Number of doors


5

Curb weight


1230 - 1490 kg | 2712 - 3285 lbs

Number of seats


5

Towing capacity with 12% brakes


900 - 1300 kg | 1985 - 2867 lbs

Wheels and Tires

Rim size


6.5J x 16, 7J x 17, 6.5J x 16; 7J x 17, 7J x R17, 8.0J x 19; 8.5J x 19, 7J x 17; 8J x 18, 5.5J x 15; 6J x 16

Tire size


215/55 R16, 235/55 R17 103H, 215/65 R16 106/104T; 235/55 R17 103H, 245/40 R17, 225/40 R19 93Y; 255/35 R19 96Y, 205/55 R16, 215/55 R17 H; 245/45 R18 V, 185/65 R15 T; 185/60 R16 H

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