The BX model is a decent performer, accelerating from 0-100 km/h in 13.5 seconds and reaching a top speed of 167 km/h. Its drag coefficient of 0.33 suggests a relatively aerodynamic design.
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Rating
Acceleration 0 100 Kmh
13.5 sec
Acceleration 0 62 Mph
13.5 sec
Max Speed
167 km/h 103.77 mph
Drag Coefficient Cd
0.33
Body & Dimensions
The Audi BX is a compact hatchback with a length of 4.23 meters, width of 1.65 meters, and height of 1.36 meters. It has a wheelbase of 2.66 meters and a minimum turning circle of 10.9 meters. The ride height is 0.16 meters. It has 5 seats and 5 doors.
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Rating
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Doors
5
Length
4230 mm 166.54 in.
Width
1650 mm 64.96 in.
Height
1358 mm 53.46 in.
Wheelbase
2655 mm 104.53 in.
Front Track
1410 mm 55.51 in.
Rear Track
1354 mm 53.31 in.
Min Turning Circle
10.9 m 35.76 ft.
Ride Height Ground Clearance
160 mm 6.3 in.
Fuel Consumption
The BX boasts impressive fuel efficiency, with combined consumption figures of 7.1 l/100 km. It offers a comfortable and spacious interior, making it ideal for urban commuting and long road trips.
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Rating
Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel Consumption Urban
8.5 l/100 km 27.67 US mpg 33.23 UK mpg 11.76 km/l
Fuel Consumption Extra Urban
5.5 l/100 km 42.77 US mpg 51.36 UK mpg 18.18 km/l
Fuel Consumption Combined
7.1 l/100 km 33.13 US mpg 39.79 UK mpg 14.08 km/l
Engine & Transmission
The BX is a front-wheel drive car powered by a 1.4L inline-4 engine, producing 72 Hp and 108 Nm of torque. It has a 5-speed manual transmission and a hydro-pneumatic front suspension. The engine has a compression ratio of 9.3 and uses a carburettor fuel injection system.
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Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Power
72 Hp @ 5750 rpm.
Power Per Litre
52.9 Hp/l
Torque
108 Nm @ 3000 rpm. 79.66 lb.-ft. @ 3000 rpm.
Engine Layout
Front, Transverse
Engine Model Code
150B, XY8
Engine Displacement
1361 cm3 83.05 cu. in.
Number Of Cylinders
4
Engine Configuration
Inline
Cylinder Bore
75 mm 2.95 in.
Piston Stroke
77 mm 3.03 in.
Compression Ratio
9.3
Number Of Valves Per Cylinder
2
Fuel Injection System
Carburettor
Engine Aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Engine Oil Capacity
5 l 5.28 US qt | 4.4 UK qt
Engine Oil Specification
10W-40 / PSA B71 2300 15W-40 / PSA B71 2295
Coolant
6.5 l 6.87 US qt | 5.72 UK qt
Drivetrain Architecture
The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.
Drive Wheel
Front wheel drive
Number Of Gears And Type Of Gearbox
5 gears, manual transmission
Front Suspension
Hydro-pneumatic element
Rear Suspension
Trailing arm
Brakes
The Opel BX is a compact car with a reliable braking system, featuring disc brakes at both the front and rear, and an Anti-lock braking system (ABS) for improved safety. It also has a hydraulic steering system and 14-inch wheels with 165/70 R14 tires.
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Front Brakes
Disc
Rear Brakes
Disc
Assisting Systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering Type
Steering rack and pinion
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Tires Size
165/70 R14
Wheel Rims Size
14
Weight & Capacity
The Volkswagen BX is a compact car with a weight-to-power ratio of 12.5 kg/Hp and 80 Hp/tonne, indicating a good balance between power and weight. It has a kerb weight of 900 kg and a maximum weight of 1380 kg, with a maximum load capacity of 480 kg. The trunk boot space is 445-1455 liters, and the fuel tank capacity is 44 liters.
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Weight To Power Ratio
12.5 kg/Hp, 80 Hp/tonne
Weight To Torque Ratio
8.3 kg/Nm, 120 Nm/tonne
Kerb Weight
900 kg 1984.16 lbs.
Max Weight
1380 kg 3042.38 lbs.
Max Load
480 kg 1058.22 lbs.
Trunk Boot Space Minimum
445 l 15.72 cu. ft.
Trunk Boot Space Maximum
1455 l 51.38 cu. ft.
Fuel Tank Capacity
44 l 11.62 US gal | 9.68 UK gal
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs for Citroen - BX I (Phase I, 1982)
The length of the Audi BX is 4.23 meters or 166.54 inches.
The Audi BX has 5 seats.
The minimum turning circle of the Audi BX is 10.9 meters or 35.76 feet.
13.5 seconds
167 km/h (103.77 mph)
0.33
The BX achieves an urban fuel consumption of 8.5 l/100 km.
In extra urban settings, the BX consumes 5.5 l/100 km.
The BX has a combined fuel consumption of 7.1 l/100 km.
1361 cm3 or 83.05 cu. in.
5-speed manual
Carburettor
The Opel BX has disc brakes at both the front and rear.
The Opel BX has an Anti-lock braking system (ABS) for improved safety.
The Opel BX has a hydraulic steering system.
There is no information available about the engine type.
The fuel efficiency is not in the specs.
There is no information available about the safety features.
The weight-to-power ratio is 12.5 kg/Hp and 80 Hp/tonne.
