Citroën Saxo 3 doors (1996 – 1999) vs SEAT Ibiza 5 Doors (1996 – 1999): specs compared
Both offer around 118 hp at most. The Citroën Saxo 3 doors is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.7 s against 9.7 s. It has the higher top speed: 204 km/h against 198 km/h. The SEAT Ibiza 5 Doors uses less fuel, from 4.8 L/100 km against 5.3 L/100 km. The Citroën Saxo 3 doors is the lighter car, from 805 kg against 910 kg. At 3,851 mm, the SEAT Ibiza 5 Doors is 130 mm longer than the Citroën Saxo 3 doors.
| Specification |
Citroën
Saxo 3 doors
1996 – 1999
|
SEAT
Ibiza 5 Doors
1996 – 1999
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | France | Spain |
| Documented years | 1996 – 1999 | 1996 – 1999 |
| Body style | 3 Doors · Hatchback | 5 Doors · Hatchback |
| Variants | 6 | 10 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Petrol, Diesel |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 45 – 118 hp | 50 – 116 hp |
| Torque | 74 – 145 Nm | 86 – 235 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.7 – 19.1 s | 9.7 – 19.4 s |
| Top speed | 150 – 204 km/h | 145 – 198 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.3 – 7.6 L/100 km | 4.8 – 9.2 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,721 mm | 3,851 mm |
| Width | 1,600 mm | 1,641 mm |
| Height | 1,379 mm | 1,420 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,380 mm | 2,441 mm |
| Curb weight | 805 – 935 kg | 910 – 1,055 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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