Body style: Hatchback
Segment: Small
Production years: 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003
In just two years after the model introduction, Citroen managed to sell almost half of million, and then it introduced a facelifted version and kept the selling going.
Citroen introduced the Saxo in 1996 on the same platform as the AX, and it was a badge-engineered product as the Peugeot 106. With strong, over 100,000 units per year, the little Saxo in both three or five doors was a money-maker for the French carmaker. Its sales decreased only in 2003 when its successor, the C2, replaced it.
At the front, the 1998 model featured different headlights with curved lines instead of the angular ones from the 1996 model. The grille sported a wider opening, like a smiling face, with the "double-chevron" chromed badge enlarged in the middle. On its sides, the carmaker replaced the black rubber strips with body-colored ones but kept the trim level badges on the doors. To ensure a better airflow inside the cabin, the Saxo featured pop-out rear side windows. In the back, Citroen applied the same "round-it" theme design for the taillights.
Inside, the main difference was the new steering wheel with a three-spoke design and an airbag. The non-facelifted version sported a two-spoke design. Citroen didn't see any reason to change the rest of the dashboard design, which featured the same rounded lines and triangular-shaped vents.
Under the hood, the French carmaker removed the 1.6-liter gasoline engine from the lineup and left three gasoline and one diesel version on the offer.
ENGINE SPECS - 1.0i 5MT FWD (50 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 954 cm3 |
Power: | 37 KW @ 6000 RPM 50 HP @ 6000 RPM 50 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 54 lb-ft @ 3700 RPM 73 Nm @ 3700 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 11.9 gallons (45.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 92.5 mph (149 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 20.8 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) |
Cargo Volume: | 9.8 cuFT (278 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 1719.6 lbs (780 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 2888 lbs (1310 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 28.3 mpg US (8.3 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 46.1 mpg US (5.1 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 37.9 mpg US (6.2 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 148 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.1i 5MT FWD (60 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1124 cm3 |
Power: | 44 KW @ 6200 RPM 60 HP @ 6200 RPM 59 BHP @ 6200 RPM |
Torque: | 65 lb-ft @ 3800 RPM 88 Nm @ 3800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Monopoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 11.9 gallons (45.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 100.7 mph (162 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 12.8 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) |
Cargo Volume: | 9.8 cuFT (278 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.34 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 1719.6 lbs (780 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 2888.1 lbs (1310 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 27.4 mpg US (8.6 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 44.4 mpg US (5.3 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 36.2 mpg US (6.5 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 155 g/km |
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): | 11.2 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) |
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: | 2954.2 lbs (1340 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 26.7 mpg US (8.8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 45.2 mpg US (5.2 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 36.2 mpg US (6.5 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 167 g/km |
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): | 15.7 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) |
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) |
CO2 Emissions: | 139 g/km |