Performance data and technical specs are based on the model from 1985.
Acceleration (0-100 km/h):
Topspeed (mph): 108
Acceleration (0-60 mph):
Cylinders: S4
Displacement: 2500 ccm (2.5 l)
Engine Power: 95 hp (71 kw)
Gears: Manual, 5-speed
Weight: 1405kg (3098 lbs)
Weight/Power ratio: 14.79 kg/hp
Power/Displacement ratio: 38 hp/l
Metric performance data, Citroen CX 25 Diesel Turbo compared with similar cars:
| Citroen CX 25 Diesel Turbo | Alfa Romeo 75 2.0 Turbo Diesel | Nissan Skyline 2.0 GL | Toyota Mark II 1800 GL | |
| Topspeed (km/h): | 174 | 175 | 177 | 166 |
| Acceleration (0-100 km/h): | 12.4 | 12.9 | ||
| Power: | 95 hp (71 kw) | 94 hp (70 kw) | 95 hp (71 kw) | 95 hp (71 kw) |
| Weight (kg): | 1405 | 1220 | 1116 | 1065 |
English performance data, Citroen CX 25 Diesel Turbo compared with similar cars:
| Citroen CX 25 Diesel Turbo | Alfa Romeo 75 2.0 Turbo Diesel | Nissan Skyline 2.0 GL | Toyota Mark II 1800 GL | |
| Topspeed (mph): | 108 | 109 | 110 | 103 |
| Acceleration (0-60 mph): | 12.4 | 12.9 | ||
| Power: | 95 hp (71 kw) | 94 hp (70 kw) | 95 hp (71 kw) | 95 hp (71 kw) |
| Weight (lbs): | 3098 | 2690 | 2461 | 2348 |
