Citroën AX (1986–1997)

The Citroën AX was offered with 13 engine versions (12 gasoline, 1 diesel), from 42 to 95 hp, built 1986–1997.

Citroën AX (illustrative photo) Enlarge
Production years1986–1997
Body styleHatchback
Doors5
Length137.6 in (3,495 mm)
Width61.2 in (1,555 mm) – 62.8 in (1,596 mm)
Height53.3 in (1,355 mm) – 53.1 in (1,350 mm)
Cargo volume9.6 cu ft (273 l)
Fuel tank9.5 gal (36 l) – 11.4 gal (43 l)

All Citroën AX engines

EngineYearsFuelPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedCombinedDrive
10 E 1.0 (45 hp)1986–1991Gasoline45 hp (33 kW)55 lb-ft (74 Nm)17.9 s90 mph (145 km/h)Front-wheel drive
11 RE 1.1 (55 hp)1986–1989Gasoline55 hp (40 kW)66 lb-ft (89 Nm)13.2 s98 mph (158 km/h)Front-wheel drive
14 TRS 1.4 (65 hp)1986–1988Gasoline65 hp (48 kW)83 lb-ft (113 Nm)11.4 s104 mph (168 km/h)Front-wheel drive
10 E 1.0 (42 hp)1987–1991Gasoline42 hp (31 kW)52 lb-ft (71 Nm)20.8 s87 mph (140 km/h)Front-wheel drive
11 CAT 1.1 (54 hp)1987–1989Gasoline54 hp (40 kW)63 lb-ft (85 Nm)14.6 s100 mph (161 km/h)Front-wheel drive
GT 1.4i (85 hp)1987–1991Gasoline85 hp (63 kW)86 lb-ft (116 Nm)9.6 s112 mph (180 km/h)Front-wheel drive
Sport 1.3 (95 hp)1987–1990Gasoline95 hp (70 kW)83 lb-ft (112 Nm)8.8 s116 mph (186 km/h)Front-wheel drive
14 CAT 1.4 (80 hp)1988–1991Gasoline80 hp (59 kW)80 lb-ft (109 Nm)10 s107 mph (173 km/h)Front-wheel drive
14 TRS 1.4 (70 hp)1988–1991Gasoline70 hp (51 kW)82 lb-ft (111 Nm)10.8 s106 mph (170 km/h)Front-wheel drive
GT 1.4 CAT (75 hp) 4x41988–1991Gasoline75 hp (55 kW)80 lb-ft (109 Nm)10.4 s111 mph (178 km/h)All-wheel drive (4x4)
11 Tonic 1.1i (60 hp)1989Gasoline60 hp (44 kW)65 lb-ft (88 Nm)12.7 s104 mph (167 km/h)Front-wheel drive
14 TRS 1.4 (75 hp)1989–1991Gasoline75 hp (55 kW)80 lb-ft (109 Nm)10.7 s107 mph (173 km/h)Front-wheel drive
14 RD 1.4 (53 hp)1993–1997Diesel53 hp (39 kW)62 lb-ft (84 Nm)14.3 s96 mph (155 km/h)Front-wheel drive

Figures are the manufacturer's, mostly for the European versions, and can vary with equipment. Fuel economy is converted from the European test (l/100 km) to US mpg, so it reads higher than an EPA rating. Engines with a link have their own spec sheet.

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