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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.
Body style5 Doors · Hatchback
Production1996 – 1998
Variants4
FuelDiesel, Petrol
Key specifications (range)
Power58 – 90 hp
0–100 km/h12.5 – 18.3 s
Top speed158 – 176 km/h
Fuel economy5.3 – 7.6 L/100 km
Front Wheel Drive
Similar cars
| Variant | Fuel | Power | 0–100 | Top | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.








