Citroën Saxo 3 doors (1998 – 2003) vs Opel Corsa 5 Doors (1997 – 2000): specs compared

The Opel Corsa 5 Doors is the more powerful of the two, with up to 125 hp against 120 hp. The Citroën Saxo 3 doors is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.7 s against 9.0 s. It is the lighter car, from 780 kg against 867 kg.

Specification Citroën Saxo 3 doors Citroën Saxo 3 doors 1998 – 2003 Opel Corsa 5 Doors Opel Corsa 5 Doors 1997 – 2000
Overview
Origin France Germany
Documented years 1998 – 2003 1997 – 2000
Body style 3 Doors · Hatchback 5 Doors · Hatchback
Variants 6 8
Fuel Petrol, Diesel Petrol, Diesel
Drive FWD FWD
Gearbox Manual Manual
Performance
Power 50 – 120 hp 45 – 125 hp
Torque 73 – 145 Nm 82 – 165 Nm
0–100 km/h 8.7 – 20.8 s 9.0 – 20.0 s
Top speed 149 – 205 km/h 145 – 203 km/h
Economy
Fuel economy 5.3 – 8.5 L/100 km 5.2 – 7.9 L/100 km
Dimensions
Length 3,721 mm 3,739 mm
Width 1,600 mm 1,610 mm
Height 1,379 mm 1,420 mm
Wheelbase 2,380 mm 2,441 mm
Curb weight 780 – 910 kg 867 – 937 kg

Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

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