Honda Insight (1999 – 2006) vs Citroën Saxo 5 doors (1998 – 2002): specs compared
The Citroën Saxo 5 doors is the more powerful of the two, with up to 75 hp against 69 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 11.2 s against 12.0 s. The Honda Insight has the higher top speed: 180 km/h against 175 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 3.4 L/100 km against 5.3 L/100 km. The Citroën Saxo 5 doors is the lighter car, from 800 kg against 820 kg. At 3,945 mm, the Honda Insight is 224 mm longer than the Citroën Saxo 5 doors.
| Specification |
Honda
Insight
1999 – 2006
|
Citroën
Saxo 5 doors
1998 – 2002
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | France |
| Documented years | 1999 – 2006 | 1998 – 2002 |
| Body style | — | 5 Doors · Hatchback |
| Variants | 1 | 3 |
| Fuel | Hybrid | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 69 hp | 58 – 75 hp |
| Torque | 92 Nm | 88 – 111 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 12.0 s | 11.2 – 15.7 s |
| Top speed | 180 km/h | 158 – 175 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 3.4 L/100 km | 5.3 – 6.5 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,945 mm | 3,721 mm |
| Width | 1,694 mm | 1,600 mm |
| Height | 1,354 mm | 1,379 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,400 mm | 2,380 mm |
| Curb weight | 820 kg | 800 – 885 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.