Citroen BX Hatchback 5 doors All photos (4)
Citroen BX · Hatchback 5 doors · 1982–1994

Citroen BX 1.6 MT 72 HP

GasolineManual, 5 gearsFront drive
Power
72 hp · 53 kW
Torque
123 Nm
0–100 km/h
14.9 s
Top speed
167 km/h
Fuel consumption
7.9 l/100 km
On a full tank
~560 km
Other versions of this body · 30
1.6 AT 94 HP 1.6 MT 103 HP 1.6 MT 72 HP 1.6 MT 75 HP 1.6 MT 80 HP 1.6 MT 88 HP All versions →

Consumption and performance

manufacturer data
Top speed
167 km/h
Acceleration 0–100 km/h
14.9 s
Fuel tank
44 l

Engine

b1e (xu51c) · 1,580 cm³
Engine type
Gasoline
Engine code
b1e (xu51c)
Displacement
1,580 cm³
Max power
53 kW / 72 hp
Torque
123 Nm at 2800 rpm
Fuel system
Carburetor
Turbo
No
Engine position
In front
Cylinders
4
Valves per cylinder
2
Valvetrain
SOHC
Bore
83 mm
Stroke
73 mm
Compression ratio
9.3

Transmission

Drive
Front
Gearbox
Manual
Gears
5

Dimensions and capacity

class D
Body type
Hatchback
Doors
5
Seats
5
Length
4,240 mm
Width
1,680 mm
Height
1,360 mm
Wheelbase
2,655 mm
Front track
1,410 mm
Rear track
1,350 mm
Ground clearance
160 mm
Kerb weight
945 kg
Max weight
1,390 kg
Boot space (min)
445 l
Boot space (max)
1,455 l

Wheels, brakes and chassis

Tyre size
165/70/R14
Optional tyre sizes
185/55R15, 195/45R16, 195/50R15, 205/45R16, 205/50R15
Wheel fitment (PCD, CB)
DIA65.1 4x108
Front brakes
Discs
Rear brakes
Discs