Citroën Saxo 3 doors

1998 – 2003 3 Doors · Hatchback France

The Citroën Saxo 3 doors is a hatchback built from 1998 to 2003. Buyers could choose between petrol and diesel engines, from 50 to 120 hp. The lightest version weighs only 780 kg. Combined fuel use starts at 5.3 L/100 km. Compared with the previous generation (1996 – 1998), peak power rose from 90 to 120 hp, and minimum weight went down by 20 kg.

Body style3 Doors · Hatchback

Production1998 – 2003

Variants6

FuelPetrol, Diesel

Key specifications (range)

Power50 – 120 hp

0–100 km/h8.7 – 20.8 s

Top speed149 – 205 km/h

Fuel economy5.3 – 8.5 L/100 km

Front Wheel Drive

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Variant	Fuel	Power	0–100	Top	Gearbox
1.0i 5MT FWD (50 HP) 1.0 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	50 hp	20.8 s	149	5-Speed manual
1.5L D 5MT FWD (58 HP) 1.5 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Diesel	58 hp	15.7 s	158	5-Speed manual
1.1i 5MT FWD (60 HP) 1.1 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	60 hp	12.8 s	162	5-Speed manual
1.4i 5MT FWD (75 HP) 1.4 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	75 hp	11.2 s	175	5-Speed manual
1.6i 5MT FWD (90 HP) 1.6 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	90 hp	10.0 s	187	5-Speed manual
1.6i 5MT FWD (120 HP) 1.6 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	120 hp	8.7 s	205	Manual, 5 Speed

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 954 cm3 (58 ci)
Power: 37 KW @ 6000 RPM50 HP @ 6000 RPM50 BHP @ 6000 RPM
Torque: 54 lb-ft @ 3700 RPM73 Nm @ 3700 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 11.9 gallons (45.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 92.5 mph (149 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 20.8 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 155/70 TR13

Dimensions

Length: 146.5 in (3721 mm)
Width: 63 in (1600 mm)
Height: 54.3 in (1379 mm)
Front/rear Track: 54.3/51.2 in (1,379/1,300 mm)
Wheelbase: 93.7 in (2380 mm)
Cargo Volume: 9.8 cuFT (278 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.32

Weight

Unladen Weight: 1719.6 lbs (780 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 2888 lbs (1310 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 28.3 mpg US (8.3 L/100Km)
Highway: 46.1 mpg US (5.1 L/100Km)
Combined: 37.9 mpg US (6.2 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 148 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1527 cm3 (93 ci)
Power: 43 KW @ 5000 RPM58 HP @ 5000 RPM58 BHP @ 5000 RPM
Torque: 70 lb-ft @ 2250 RPM95 Nm @ 2250 RPM
Fuel System: Indirect Injection
Fuel: Diesel
Fuel capacity: 11.9 gallons (45.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 98.2 mph (158 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 15.7 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 155/70 TR13

Dimensions

Length: 146.5 in (3721 mm)
Width: 63 in (1600 mm)
Height: 54.3 in (1379 mm)
Front/rear Track: 54.3/51.2 in (1,379/1,300 mm)
Wheelbase: 93.7 in (2380 mm)
Cargo Volume: 9.8 cuFT (278 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.34

Weight

Unladen Weight: 1907 lbs (865 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3020.3 lbs (1370 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 34.1 mpg US (6.9 L/100Km)
Highway: 54.7 mpg US (4.3 L/100Km)
Combined: 44.4 mpg US (5.3 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 139 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1124 cm3 (69 ci)
Power: 44 KW @ 6200 RPM60 HP @ 6200 RPM59 BHP @ 6200 RPM
Torque: 65 lb-ft @ 3800 RPM88 Nm @ 3800 RPM
Fuel System: Monopoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 11.9 gallons (45.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 100.7 mph (162 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 12.8 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 155/70 TR13

Dimensions

Length: 146.5 in (3721 mm)
Width: 63 in (1600 mm)
Height: 54.3 in (1379 mm)
Front/rear Track: 54.3/51.2 in (1,379/1,300 mm)
Wheelbase: 93.7 in (2380 mm)
Cargo Volume: 9.8 cuFT (278 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.34

Weight

Unladen Weight: 1719.6 lbs (780 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 2888.1 lbs (1310 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 27.4 mpg US (8.6 L/100Km)
Highway: 44.4 mpg US (5.3 L/100Km)
Combined: 36.2 mpg US (6.5 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 155 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1360 cm3 (83 ci)
Power: 55 KW @ 5500 RPM75 HP @ 5500 RPM74 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque: 82 lb-ft @ 3400 RPM111 Nm @ 3400 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 11.9 gallons (45.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 108.7 mph (175 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 11.2 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 155/70 TR13

Dimensions

Length: 146.5 in (3721 mm)
Width: 63 in (1600 mm)
Height: 54.3 in (1379 mm)
Front/rear Track: 54.3/51.2 in (1,379/1,300 mm)
Wheelbase: 93.7 in (2380 mm)
Cargo Volume: 9.8 cuFT (278 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.34

Weight

Unladen Weight: 1796.8 lbs (815 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 2954.2 lbs (1340 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 26.7 mpg US (8.8 L/100Km)
Highway: 45.2 mpg US (5.2 L/100Km)
Combined: 36.2 mpg US (6.5 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 167 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1587 cm3 (97 ci)
Power: 66 KW @ 5600 RPM90 HP @ 5600 RPM89 BHP @ 5600 RPM
Torque: 100 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM135 Nm @ 3000 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 11.9 gallons (45.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 116.2 mph (187 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 10 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 185/55 HR14

Dimensions

Length: 146.5 in (3721 mm)
Width: 63 in (1600 mm)
Height: 54.3 in (1379 mm)
Front/rear Track: 54.3/51.2 in (1,379/1,300 mm)
Wheelbase: 93.7 in (2380 mm)
Cargo Volume: 9.8 cuFT (278 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.34

Weight

Unladen Weight: 1973.1 lbs (895 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 2998.3 lbs (1360 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 23.8 mpg US (9.9 L/100Km)
Highway: 40.6 mpg US (5.8 L/100Km)
Combined: 32.2 mpg US (7.3 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 184 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1587 cm3 (97 ci)
Power: 88 KW @ 6600 RPM120 HP @ 6600 RPM118 BHP @ 6600 RPM
Torque: 107 lb-ft @ 5200 RPM145 Nm @ 5200 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 11.9 gallons (45.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 127.4 mph (205 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 8.7 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: Manual, 5 Speed

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 185/55 HR14

Dimensions

Length: 146.5 in (3721 mm)
Width: 63 in (1600 mm)
Height: 54.3 in (1379 mm)
Front/rear Track: 54.3/51.2 in (1,379/1,300 mm)
Wheelbase: 93.7 in (2380 mm)
Cargo Volume: 9.8 cuFT (278 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.34

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2006.2 lbs (910 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3042.4 lbs (1380 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 18.7 mpg US (12.6 L/100Km)
Highway: 37.9 mpg US (6.2 L/100Km)
Combined: 27.7 mpg US (8.5 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 201 g/km

Length3,721 mm

Width1,600 mm

Height1,379 mm

Wheelbase2,380 mm

Curb weight780 – 910 kg

Torque73 – 145 Nm

Ranges across all 6 variants of this generation.