1996-2003 Saxo OverviewCitroën Saxo Overview (1996 - 2003)
1996 - 2003
Tech Specs Summary
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- 93 - 127 mph
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- 7.7 - 19.1 seconds
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- 44 - 118 hp
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- 34.6 - 45.2 mpg
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- 1,775 - 2,127 lbs
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- 9.9 - 33.7 ft3
The Citroën Saxo was produced by the French manufacturer Citroën between 1996 - 2003. It's a front engined front-wheel drive Hatchback and came with either 3 or 5 doors. There are many power levels available from either a 1 L Inline 4 gasoline engine or 1.5 L Inline 4 diesel engine. It has macpherson strut front suspension and trailing-arm rear suspension.
Performance Pick
If you're interested in performance, the best performance version of the Saxo is the Citroën Saxo 1.6i 16v VTS which scores 2.3★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for performance. With total power at 118 hp and a power/weight ratio of 17.46 lb/hp it has a top speed of 127 mph and gets to 62 mph in 7.7 seconds.
Practicality Pick
If you're more interested in practicality, then the Citroën Saxo 1.6i 16v VTS is the best practical all-rounder with a score of 3.5★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for practicality. It has a range of 410 miles and can store 9.9-33.7 cubic feet of cargo. It also has an unbraked towing capacity of 972 lbs and a braked towing capacity of 1,543 lbs.
Euro NCAP Results
