Citroen ZX

Years1991–1998
Generations8
Total variants67
Body stylesWagon · Hatchback
DesignerDonato Coco in collaboration with Bertone
AssemblyFrance: Aulnay-sous-Bois · France: Rennes · China: Xiangyang and Wuhan · Spain: Vigo · Morocco · Uruguay: Barra de Carrasco
PredecessorCitroën GS
SuccessorXsara
Also known asC-Elysée (China) · Dongfeng EQ1010F (China) · Dongfeng N15 (China) · Elysée (China) · ZX Fukang (China)

The Citroen ZX is a wagon and hatchback model, produced 1991–1998, spanning 8 generations with 67 variants in the Cars-Data.com database. Generations covered include the ZX Break (1996-1998), ZX (1996-1997), ZX (1996-1997) and ZX (1994-1996). Body styles across the ZX lineage span wagon and hatchback, reflecting different market positions throughout production. The ZX (1991-1994) generation is the most extensively documented, with 14 variants across engine options, transmissions, and trim levels. Each variant page provides engine displacement, power in HP and kW, 0–100 km/h acceleration, top speed, fuel consumption, CO₂ emissions, dimensions, and list price at launch.

Generations · 8

Choose your ZX generation.

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Quick answers
How many generations does the Citroen ZX have?

The Citroen ZX has 8 generations with 67 total variants in the Cars-Data.com database. Each generation has its own page listing all variants with engine specs, performance figures, and consumption data.

What years was the Citroen ZX produced?

The Citroen ZX has been produced 1991–1998. Throughout this period the model evolved across multiple generations, each introducing new engine options, body styles, and technology upgrades.

What body type is the Citroen ZX?

The Citroen ZX is available as Wagon, Hatchback. These body styles reflect the different market positions and use cases the model has served across its production history.

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What would this actually cost you?

24,770Estimated total · €4,954 per year
  • Depreciation5,920
  • Fuel / energy10,500
  • Insurance3,750
  • Maintenance3,000
  • Road tax1,600

Estimate only — insurance, maintenance and road tax are generic figures, not a quote for your car or country. Fuel/energy uses EU-average prices.

Regional names · 5

Citroen ZX: names by market

This model has been sold under different names across markets — same car, different badge or nameplate.

  • C-Elysée
    China
  • Dongfeng EQ1010F
    China
  • Dongfeng N15
    China
  • Elysée
    China
  • ZX Fukang
    China
Across · Hatchback

How performance changed across generations

GenerationPower0–100 km/hVariantsPriceScore
ZX (1991-1994)1991–199491 hp13.7 s14€13k–€20k★ 3.6
ZX (1992-1994)1992–199496 hp12.7 s11€13k–€23k★ 3.5
ZX (1994-1996)1994–199695 hp13.1 s9€13k–€23k★ 3.3
ZX (1994-1996)1994–199687 hp13.6 s8€13k–€20k★ 3.5
ZX (1996-1997)1996–199785 hp13.9 s8€14k–€18k★ 3.5
ZX (1996-1997)1996–199794 hp13.4 s8€13k–€23k★ 3.3