CITROEN Saxo 3 doors 1996-1999 Photos, engines & full specs
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Body style: Hatchback
Segment: Small
Production years: 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999
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This was one of the vehicles that revived the French brand Citroen. After years of weak presence in Europe on the small market, the Saxo came up and saved the day. Even though it was the same vehicle as its sibling brother, the Peugeot 106, the Saxo had better success. The different styling made it more appealing to the younger generation. The promotion program made by Citroen in the motorsport arena with the Saxo-Cup boosted sales across Europe.
Small, nimble and light, the Saxo had the advantage of a well-equipped vehicle right from the start. It was launched also in a time when Renault changed its best-selling model, the Renault 5, with the new Clio.
The interior had a wide range of options. For starters, it didn't even have central locking, but on the top models there were bucket seats, air conditioning, and nice stereo systems. Also, on the top versions such as the VTS or the VTR, the light-alloy-wheels were fitted as standard.
The engine range was big, starting with a frugal 50 hp 1-liter engine and going up to a sporty and nimble Saxo VTS, with a 1.6-liter and 120 hp unit. The VTS had a 0-60 mph (97 kph) sprint time in under 8 seconds, which was a very quick time for the era. In 2004, the Saxo ceased production, leading the way for the Citroen C2.
CITROEN Saxo 3 doors 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999
5 gasoline engines
- 1.0L 5MT FWD (45 HP)
- 1.4i 3AT FWD (75 HP)
- 1.4i 5MT FWD (75 HP)
- 1.6i 3AT FWD (90 HP)
- 1.6L VTS 5MT FWD (118 HP)
1 diesel engine
- 1.5L D 5MT FWD (58 HP)
CITROEN Saxo 3 doors
1.0L 5MT FWD (45 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 1.0L 5MT FWD (45 HP) | |
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| Cylinders: | L4 |
| Displacement: | 354 cm3 |
| Power: | 33.1 KW @ 6000 RPM 45 HP @ 6000 RPM 44 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
| Torque: | 55 lb-ft @ 6000 RPM 74 Nm @ 6000 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
| Fuel capacity: | 11.9 gallons (45.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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| Top Speed: | 93 mph (150 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 19.1 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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| Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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| Front: | Discs |
| Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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| Tire Size: | 155/70 TR13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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| Length: | 146.5 in (3721 mm) |
| Width: | 63 in (1600 mm) |
| Height: | 54.3 in (1379 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 54.3/51.2 in (1,379/1,300 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 93.7 in (2380 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 9.8 cuFT (278 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.34 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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| Unladen Weight: | 1775 lbs (805 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 2690 lbs (1220 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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| Combined: | 39.2 mpg US (6 L/100Km) |
CITROEN Saxo 3 doors
1.4i 3AT FWD (75 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 1.4i 3AT FWD (75 HP) | |
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| Cylinders: | L4 |
| Displacement: | 1360 cm3 |
| Power: | 55 KW @ 5500 RPM 75 HP @ 5500 RPM 74 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
| Torque: | 82 lb-ft @ 3400 RPM 111 Nm @ 3400 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
| Fuel capacity: | 11.9 gallons (45.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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| Top Speed: | 103 mph (166 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 17 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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| Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 3-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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| Front: | Discs |
| Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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| Tire Size: | 155/70 TR13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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| Length: | 146.5 in (3721 mm) |
| Width: | 63 in (1600 mm) |
| Height: | 54.3 in (1379 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 54.3/51.2 in (1,379/1,300 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 93.7 in (2380 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 9.8 cuFT (278 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.34 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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| Unladen Weight: | 1852 lbs (840 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 2910.1 lbs (1320 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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| City: | 24.8 mpg US (9.5 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 43.6 mpg US (5.4 L/100Km) |
| Combined: | 34.1 mpg US (6.9 L/100Km) |
CITROEN Saxo 3 doors
1.4i 5MT FWD (75 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 1.4i 5MT FWD (75 HP) | |
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| Cylinders: | L4 |
| Displacement: | 1360 cm3 |
| Power: | 55 KW @ 5500 RPM 75 HP @ 5500 RPM 74 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
| Torque: | 82 lb-ft @ 3400 RPM 111 Nm @ 3400 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
| Fuel capacity: | 11.9 gallons (45.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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| Top Speed: | 108.7 mph (175 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 12.9 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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| Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Discs |
| Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | 155/70 TR13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 146.5 in (3721 mm) |
| Width: | 63 in (1600 mm) |
| Height: | 54.3 in (1379 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 54.3/51.2 in (1,379/1,300 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 93.7 in (2380 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 9.8 cuFT (278 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.34 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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| Unladen Weight: | 1796.8 lbs (815 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 2910.1 lbs (1320 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
|---|---|
| City: | 24.8 mpg US (9.5 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 43.6 mpg US (5.4 L/100Km) |
| Combined: | 34.1 mpg US (6.9 L/100Km) |
CITROEN Saxo 3 doors
1.6i 3AT FWD (90 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6i 3AT FWD (90 HP) | |
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| Cylinders: | L4 |
| Displacement: | 1587 cm3 |
| Power: | 66 KW @ 5600 RPM 90 HP @ 5600 RPM 89 BHP @ 5600 RPM |
| Torque: | 100 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM 135 Nm @ 3000 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
| Fuel capacity: | 11.9 gallons (45.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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| Top Speed: | 109.4 mph (176 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 12.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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| Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 3-Speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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| Front: | Discs |
| Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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| Tire Size: | 165/65 TR14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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| Length: | 146.5 in (3721 mm) |
| Width: | 63 in (1600 mm) |
| Height: | 54.3 in (1379 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 54.3/51.2 in (1,379/1,300 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 93.7 in (2380 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 9.8 cuFT (278 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.34 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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| Unladen Weight: | 1995.2 lbs (905 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 3042.8 lbs (1380 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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| Combined: | 30.9 mpg US (7.6 L/100Km) |
CITROEN Saxo 3 doors
1.6L VTS 5MT FWD (118 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L VTS 5MT FWD (118 HP) | |
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| Cylinders: | L4 |
| Displacement: | 1587 cm3 |
| Power: | 86.8 KW @ 6600 RPM 118 HP @ 6600 RPM 116 BHP @ 6600 RPM |
| Torque: | 107 lb-ft @ 5200 RPM 145 Nm @ 5200 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
| Fuel capacity: | 11.9 gallons (45.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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| Top Speed: | 127 mph (204 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 8.7 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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| Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Discs |
| Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | 165/70 TR13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 146.5 in (3721 mm) |
| Width: | 63 in (1600 mm) |
| Height: | 54.3 in (1379 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 54.3/51.2 in (1,379/1,300 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 93.7 in (2380 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 9.8 cuFT (278 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.34 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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| Unladen Weight: | 2061 lbs (935 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 3042 lbs (1380 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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| City: | 20.6 mpg US (11.4 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 37.3 mpg US (6.3 L/100Km) |
| Combined: | 31.8 mpg US (7.4 L/100Km) |
CITROEN Saxo 3 doors
1.5L D 5MT FWD (58 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 1.5L D 5MT FWD (58 HP) | |
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| Cylinders: | L4 |
| Displacement: | 1527 cm3 |
| Power: | 43 KW @ 5000 RPM 58 HP @ 5000 RPM 58 BHP @ 5000 RPM |
| Torque: | 70 lb-ft @ 2250 RPM 95 Nm @ 2250 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Indirect Injection |
| Fuel: | Diesel |
| Fuel capacity: | 11.9 gallons (45.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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| Top Speed: | 98.2 mph (158 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 18.3 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Discs |
| Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | 165/70 TR13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 146.5 in (3721 mm) |
| Width: | 63 in (1600 mm) |
| Height: | 54.3 in (1379 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 54.3/51.2 in (1,379/1,300 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 93.7 in (2380 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 9.8 cuFT (278 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.34 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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| Unladen Weight: | 1907 lbs (865 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 3020.3 lbs (1370 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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| City: | 34.1 mpg US (6.9 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 54.7 mpg US (4.3 L/100Km) |
| Combined: | 44.4 mpg US (5.3 L/100Km) |