Ford Puma (1998 – 2002) vs Citroën Saxo 3 doors (1998 – 2003): specs compared
The Ford Puma 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 9.2 s. It uses less fuel, from 5.3 L/100 km against 7.2 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 780 kg against 1,008 kg. At 3,980 mm, the Ford Puma is 259 mm longer than the Citroën Saxo 3 doors.
| Specification |
Ford
Puma
1998 – 2002
|
Citroën
Saxo 3 doors
1998 – 2003
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | France |
| Documented years | 1998 – 2002 | 1998 – 2003 |
| Body style | — | 3 Doors · Hatchback |
| Variants | 3 | 6 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol, Diesel |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 90 – 125 hp | 50 – 120 hp |
| Torque | 122 – 157 Nm | 73 – 145 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 9.2 – 11.9 s | 8.7 – 20.8 s |
| Top speed | 180 – 203 km/h | 149 – 205 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.2 – 7.4 L/100 km | 5.3 – 8.5 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,980 mm | 3,721 mm |
| Width | 1,669 mm | 1,600 mm |
| Height | 1,341 mm | 1,379 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,451 mm | 2,380 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,008 – 1,035 kg | 780 – 910 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.