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Citroën Saxo 5 doors

1996 – 1998 5 Doors · Hatchback France

The Citroën Saxo 5 doors had a short production run, from 1996 to 1998. Buyers could choose between petrol and diesel engines, from 58 to 90 hp. The lightest version weighs only 800 kg. Combined fuel use starts at 5.3 L/100 km. Against its predecessor (1996 – 1999), peak power fell from 118 to 90 hp.

VariantFuelPower0–100TopGearbox
1.5 D 5MT FWD (58 HP)
1.5 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
Diesel 58 hp 18.3 s 158 5-Speed manual
1.1i 5MT FWD (60 HP)
1.1 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
Gasoline 60 hp 15.3 s 162 5-Speed manual
1.4i 5MT FWD (75 HP)
1.4 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
Gasoline 75 hp 12.9 s 175 5-Speed manual
1.6i 3AT FWD (90 HP)
1.6 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
Gasoline 90 hp 12.5 s 176 3-speed automatic

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)
18.3 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front
Discs
Rear
Drums

Tires

Tire Size
165/70TR13

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)
Ground Clearance
4.7 in (119 mm)
Cargo Volume
9.8 cuFT (278 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight
1951.1 lbs (885 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
3064.4 lbs (1390 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)

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)
15.3 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)
Ground Clearance
4.7 in (119 mm)
Cargo Volume
9.8 cuFT (278 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight
1763.7 lbs (800 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
2932.1 lbs (1330 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
26.4 mpg US (8.9 L/100Km)
Highway
43.6 mpg US (5.4 L/100Km)
Combined
35.1 mpg US (6.7 L/100Km)

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)
12.9 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)
Ground Clearance
4.7 in (119 mm)
Cargo Volume
9.8 cuFT (278 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight
1840.9 lbs (835 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
2954.2 lbs (1340 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
24.8 mpg US (9.5 L/100Km)
Highway
43.6 mpg US (5.4 L/100Km)
Combined
34.1 mpg US (6.9 L/100Km)

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
109.4 mph (176 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
12.5 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
3-speed automatic

Brakes

Front
Discs
Rear
Drums

Tires

Tire Size
165/65 TR14

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)
Ground Clearance
4.7 in (119 mm)
Cargo Volume
9.8 cuFT (278 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight
2039.3 lbs (925 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
3086.5 lbs (1400 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined
30.9 mpg US (7.6 L/100Km)
Length3,721 mm
Width1,600 mm
Height1,379 mm
Wheelbase2,380 mm
Curb weight800 – 925 kg
Torque88 – 135 Nm

Ranges across all 4 variants of this generation.