Citroën BX: generations and engines
The Citroën BX was built from 1982 to 1994 in 4 generations, with 57 engine versions in our catalog (hatchback, station wagon). Pick a generation to see its engines, horsepower and fuel economy.
EnlargeProduction years1982–1994
Generations4
Engine versions57
Power55–200 hp
Body stylesHatchback, Station wagon
FuelGasoline, Diesel
Timeline
Citroën BX generations
- 1982–1986
Citroën BX I (Phase I, 1982)
Engines below - 1985–1986
Citroën BX I Break (Phase I, 1986)
Engines below - 1986–1993
- 1986–1994
Specs
Citroën BX engines
The manufacturer's figures for each engine version: horsepower, torque, 0–62 mph, top speed and combined fuel economy.
Citroën BX I (Phase I, 1982)1982–1986 · 11 engine versions
| Engine | Years | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 E (62 hp) | 1982–1986 | Gasoline | 62 hp (46 kW) | 80 lb-ft (108 Nm) | 15.6 s | 96 mph (155 km/h) | |
| 16 RS (90 hp) | 1982–1983 | Gasoline | 90 hp (66 kW) | 94 lb-ft (128 Nm) | 12.5 s | 108 mph (174 km/h) | |
| 14 E (72 hp) | 1983–1986 | Gasoline | 72 hp (53 kW) | 80 lb-ft (108 Nm) | 13.5 s | 104 mph (167 km/h) | |
| 16 RS (92 hp) | 1983–1984 | Gasoline | 92 hp (68 kW) | 97 lb-ft (131 Nm) | 11.3 s | 109 mph (176 km/h) | |
| 19 RD (65 hp) | 1983–1986 | Diesel | 65 hp (48 kW) | 89 lb-ft (120 Nm) | 15.5 s | 98 mph (157 km/h) | |
| 16 TRS (94 hp) | 1984–1986 | Gasoline | 94 hp (69 kW) | 101 lb-ft (137 Nm) | 11.3 s | 109 mph (176 km/h) | |
| 16 TRS (94 hp) Automatic | 1984–1986 | Gasoline | 94 hp (69 kW) | 101 lb-ft (137 Nm) | 13.8 s | 106 mph (170 km/h) | |
| 19 GT (105 hp) | 1984–1986 | Gasoline | 105 hp (77 kW) | 119 lb-ft (162 Nm) | 10 s | 115 mph (185 km/h) | |
| 1.8 D (60 hp) | 1985–1986 | Diesel | 60 hp (44 kW) | 83 lb-ft (112 Nm) | 17.2 s | 96 mph (155 km/h) | |
| 19 Sport (126 hp) | 1985–1986 | Gasoline | 126 hp (93 kW) | 125 lb-ft (169 Nm) | 8.9 s | 121 mph (195 km/h) | |
| 4 TC 2.0 (200 hp) 4x4 | 1985 | Gasoline | 200 hp (147 kW) | 217 lb-ft (294 Nm) | 7.5 s | 137 mph (220 km/h) |
Citroën BX I Break (Phase I, 1986)1985–1986 · 5 engine versions
| Engine | Years | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 RS (88 hp) | 1985–1986 | Gasoline | 88 hp (65 kW) | 94 lb-ft (127 Nm) | 12 s | 104 mph (168 km/h) | |
| 16 RS (90 hp) | 1985–1986 | Gasoline | 90 hp (66 kW) | 101 lb-ft (137 Nm) | 11.7 s | 106 mph (170 km/h) | |
| 19 RD (65 hp) | 1985–1986 | Diesel | 65 hp (48 kW) | 89 lb-ft (120 Nm) | 16.3 s | 96 mph (155 km/h) | |
| 19 TRS (105 hp) | 1985–1986 | Gasoline | 105 hp (77 kW) | 119 lb-ft (162 Nm) | 10.5 s | 113 mph (182 km/h) | |
| 14 E (72 hp) | 1986 | Gasoline | 72 hp (53 kW) | 80 lb-ft (108 Nm) | 14 s | 98 mph (157 km/h) |
Before you buy
Check a used Citroën BX
- Real mileage – service and inspection readings show if the odometer was rolled back.
- Accidents and title brands – damage records, salvage, flood or rebuilt titles.
- Old photos – how the car looked in earlier listings.
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