Body style: Wagon (station wagon, estate, combi, touring)
Segment: Compact
Production years: 1994, 1995, 1996
Citroen introduced the ZX range in 1990 as a replacement for its aged GS, built between 1970 and 1994.
Judging according to those times values, the ZX was a compact-size vehicle, even though it was among the shortest in its class. That affected its market image, and it might be called either a long small class or a short compact-segment vehicle. It was available in three shapes and sizes: 3-door hatchback, 5-door hatchback, and a station wagon named Break. The latter was a very interesting choice since it offered a big loading area for a small segment vehicle or short for a compact-sized station wagon. Citroen introduced the ZX in 1990 and, in 1994, it unveiled an upgraded version.
Bertone signed the ZX design, and that helped the car gain plus points for its exterior styling. Even though it was built on the same platform as the Peugeot 306, it looked way different. Its narrow, horizontal headlights and slim grille resembled its smaller brother, the AX. The angular lines were far from the curved ones used on the GS, but they were in Bertone's trend. Unlike its 5-door hatchback version, the Break (station wagon) featured a longer rear overhang to accommodate the bigger trunk.
Inside, Bertone's cubist styling continued on the dashboard with a squared instrument cluster fitted with a few buttons on its sides. There were comfortable seats in the front and a 60/40 split-folding rear bench seatback. The trunk could hold between 488 liters (17.23 cu-ft) and 1580 liters (55.8 cu-ft).
Citroen installed four engine choices under the hood: two gasoline and two diesel paired to a 5-speed manual gearbox. For selected markets only, the 1.8-liter version could have been paired to a four-speed automatic transmission.
ENGINE SPECS - 1.4L 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: | 103 mph (166 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 15.8 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: | 167.7 in (4260 mm) |
Width: | 66.9 in (1699 mm) |
Height: | 57.5 in (1461 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 55.9/55.9 in (1,420/1,420 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 100 in (2540 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17.2 cuFT (487 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.33 |
Turning circle: | 36.4 ft (11.1 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2237.7 lbs (1015 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3417.2 lbs (1550 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: | 33.6 mpg US (7 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L 5MT FWD (89 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1580 cm3 |
Power: | 65.5 KW @ 6400 RPM 89 HP @ 6400 RPM 88 BHP @ 6400 RPM |
Torque: | 97 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM 132 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: | 107 mph (172 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 13.8 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: | 167.7 in (4260 mm) |
Width: | 66.9 in (1699 mm) |
Height: | 57.5 in (1461 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 55.9/55.9 in (1,420/1,420 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 100 in (2540 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17.2 cuFT (487 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.33 |
Turning circle: | 36.4 ft (11.1 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2359 lbs (1070 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3483 lbs (1580 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 24.2 mpg US (9.7 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 31.4 mpg US (7.5 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 30.9 mpg US (7.6 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: | 112 lb-ft @ 9 RPM 152 Nm @ 9 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 14.8 gallons (56.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 109 mph (175 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 15.2 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: | 175/65 R14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 167.7 in (4260 mm) |
Width: | 66.9 in (1699 mm) |
Height: | 57.5 in (1461 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 55.9/55.9 in (1,420/1,420 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 100 in (2540 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17.2 cuFT (487 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.33 |
Turning circle: | 36.4 ft (11.1 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2403 lbs (1090 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3549 lbs (1610 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: | 112 lb-ft @ 9 RPM 152 Nm @ 9 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 14.8 gallons (56.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 112 mph (180 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: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 175/65 R14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 167.7 in (4260 mm) |
Width: | 66.9 in (1699 mm) |
Height: | 57.5 in (1461 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 55.9/55.9 in (1,420/1,420 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 100 in (2540 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17.2 cuFT (487 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.33 |
Turning circle: | 36.4 ft (11.1 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2358.9 lbs (1070 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3505.3 lbs (1590 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 31.8 mpg US (7.4 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.9L D 5MT FWD (71 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1905 cm3 |
Power: | 50 KW @ 4600 RPM 68 HP @ 4600 RPM 67 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): | 18.7 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: | 175/65 R14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 167.7 in (4260 mm) |
Width: | 66.9 in (1699 mm) |
Height: | 57.5 in (1461 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 55.9/55.9 in (1,420/1,420 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 100 in (2540 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17.2 cuFT (487 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.33 |
Turning circle: | 36.4 ft (11.1 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2356.7 lbs (1069 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3593.5 lbs (1630 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 35.1 mpg US (6.7 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 51.1 mpg US (4.6 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 40.6 mpg US (5.8 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.9L TD 5MT FWD (92 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1905 cm3 |
Power: | 68 KW @ 4000 RPM 92 HP @ 4000 RPM 91 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
Torque: | 145 lb-ft @ 2250 RPM 196 Nm @ 2250 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Indirect Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 14.8 gallons (56.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 111 mph (179 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 12.7 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: | 167.7 in (4260 mm) |
Width: | 66.9 in (1699 mm) |
Height: | 57.5 in (1461 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 55.9/55.9 in (1,420/1,420 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 100 in (2540 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17.2 cuFT (487 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.33 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2497.8 lbs (1133 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3670.7 lbs (1665 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 32.7 mpg US (7.2 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 53.5 mpg US (4.4 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 39.2 mpg US (6 L/100Km) |