Fastest Citroen cars in quarter mile
Top 40 Citroen cars in 1/4 mile drag race. Updated August 2025.
The 1/4 mile time is global benchmark for distance-based acceleration. Originally used in United States as standard distance for drag racing, the 1/4 mile now enjoys recognition worldwide with German, French and Italian automotive press using it in instrumented testing.
The quarter mile drag race puts equal emphasis on traction and high speed "pull", with terminal velocities often exceeding 140 mph for fastest supercars.
Quarter mile is also short enough to suit lightweight sportscars which would get caught by heavier but more powerful cars over longer distance.
| # | make & model | Time @ mph▼ | Image |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 1985 Citroen BX 4TC | 14.3 |  |
| 2. | 2016 Citroen DS3 Performance | 14.5 @ 98 |  |
| 3. | 2011 Citroen DS3 THP 150 | 15.2 |  |
| 4. | 1997 Citroen Xantia V6 Activa | 15.2 |  |
| 5. | 1996 Citroen Zx 16v | 15.6 |  |
| 6. | 1996 Citroen Zx 16v | 15.6 |  |
| 7. | 2011 Citroen DS5 | 15.8 @ 91 |  |
| 8. | 1996 Citroen Saxo VTS | 15.9 |  |
| 9. | 1984 Citroen CX GTi Turbo | 15.9 |  |
| 10. | 2019 Citroen C5 Aircross Hybrid 225 | 15.9 @ 93 |  |
| 11. | 2022 Citroen C5 X PureTech 180 | 16.0 @ 90 |  |
| 12. | 2019 Citroen C5 Aircross BlueHDi 180 | 16.1 @ 85 |  |
| 13. | 1987 Citroen Bx 19 Gti 16 soupapes | 16.2 |  |
| 14. | 2020 Citroen C5 Aircross PureTech 180 | 16.3 @ 86 |  |
| 15. | 1985 Citroen BX Sport | 16.4 |  |
| 16. | Citroen AX Sport | 16.4 @ 83 |  |
| 17. | 1994 Citroen ZX 16V | 16.4 |  |
| 18. | 2004 Citroen C2 VTS | 16.5 |  |
| 19. | 1986 Citroen BX 19 GTi | 16.6 @ 82 |  |
| 20. | 2010 Citroen DS3 Racing | 16.8 @ 100 |  |
| 21. | 1987 Citroen AX GT | 16.8 @ 81 |  |
| 22. | 2024 Citroen Basalt 1.0 Turbo | 16.8 |  |
| 23. | 2014 Citroen C4 PureTech 130 | 16.8 |  |
| 24. | 2024 Citroen C3 Aircross Hybrid | 16.8 |  |
| 25. | 2020 Citroen C4 PureTech 130 | 16.8 @ 83 |  |
| 26. | 2014 Citroen Grand C4 Picasso BlueHDi 150 | 16.9 |  |
| 27. | 2018 Citroen C4 Cactus 1.6 THP | 16.9 @ 85 |  |
| 28. | 2023 Citroen C5 Aircross Hybrid | 16.9 |  |
| 29. | 2008 Citroen C5 2.0 HDI 140 | 17.1 |  |
| 30. | 1998 Citroen Xsara Coupe 1.8 16V | 17.1 |  |
| 31. | 1978 Citroen Visa GTi | 17.1 @ 81 |  |
| 32. | 2014 Citroen DS3 THP 165 | 17.1 @ 99 |  |
| 33. | 1991 Citroen ZX Volcane | 17.1 |  |
| 34. | 1984 Citroen BX 19 GT | 17.2 |  |
| 35. | 1983 Citroen CX 25 GTI/RI | 17.2 |  |
| 36. | 2014 Citroen C5 Crosstourer HDi 165 | 17.2 |  |
| 37. | 2024 Citroen C3 1.2 Turbo | 17.2 |  |
| 38. | 2012 Citroen DS4 THP 200 | 17.3 @ 98 |  |
| 39. | 2017 Citroen C3 Aircross PureTech 130 | 17.3 |  |
| 40. | 2020 Citroen e-C4 | 17.3 |  |
Sources
FastestLaps.com (1, 4-6, 8, 13, 33), Sport Auto France (2, 35), Auto Motor und Sport (3, 7, 9, 30, 40), Auto.it (10, 12, 25, 28, 37), Autocar (11, 19, 21, 31), Quattroroute (14, 18, 39), Auto Hebdo (15), Echappement (16, 17), SupercarLists.com estimate* (20, 32, 38), Autoesporte (22), Autopista (23, 26, 29, 36), L'Auto-Journal (24), Acelerados (27), L´Action Automobile et Touristique (34)
List authored by Christian Zelcs. Last updated on 08/31/2025, last addition - Citroen DS3 THP 165.
*Estimates are based on factual test results from reputable sources.
