Peugeot 206 5 Doors (1998 – 2002) vs Citroën Saxo 3 doors (1998 – 2003): specs compared
The Citroën Saxo 3 doors is the more powerful of the two, with up to 120 hp against 110 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.7 s against 9.4 s. It has the higher top speed: 205 km/h against 198 km/h. The Peugeot 206 5 Doors uses less fuel, from 4.3 L/100 km against 5.3 L/100 km. The Citroën Saxo 3 doors is the lighter car, from 780 kg against 885 kg. At 3,820 mm, the Peugeot 206 5 Doors is 99 mm longer than the Citroën Saxo 3 doors.
| Specification |
Peugeot
206 5 Doors
1998 – 2002
|
Citroën
Saxo 3 doors
1998 – 2003
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | France | France |
| Documented years | 1998 – 2002 | 1998 – 2003 |
| Body style | 5 Doors · Hatchback | 3 Doors · Hatchback |
| Variants | 10 | 6 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Petrol, Diesel |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 60 – 109 hp | 50 – 120 hp |
| Torque | 94 – 205 Nm | 73 – 145 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 9.4 – 15.9 s | 8.7 – 20.8 s |
| Top speed | 158 – 198 km/h | 149 – 205 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 4.3 – 7.6 L/100 km | 5.3 – 8.5 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,820 mm | 3,721 mm |
| Width | 1,651 mm | 1,600 mm |
| Height | 1,427 – 1,430 mm | 1,379 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,441 mm | 2,380 mm |
| Curb weight | 885 – 1,045 kg | 780 – 910 kg |
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