Body style: Hatchback
Segment: Compact
Production years: 1996, 1997, 1998
Based entirely on the Peugeot 106, the 1996 Citroen Saxo was a small-segment vehicle built in large numbers, in three and five doors versions.
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. Interestingly, the 106 was based on the previous Citroen AX, which was developed to be a Talbot, but never made it to the production version. The 1996 Saxo styling made it more appealing to the younger generation.
Its front fascia featured rectangular headlights, with separate, clear turn signals mounted on the corners. The grille featured two narrow horizontal gaps to help to cool the engine. Citroen learned the hard way what a completely masked grille did to a water-cooled engine on the previous non-facelifted AX. On its sides, the five-door version featured black door-handles and mirrors. The carmaker showed the trim level on the front door's black plastic molding, which protected the bodywork from parking door-scratches.
The interior had a wide range of options. It didn't even have central locking for the base version, but there were bucket seats, air conditioning, and nice stereo systems on the top models. In the rear, the carmaker mounted a folding bench to expand the otherwise small trunk from 280 liters (9.9 cu-ft) to 953 liters (33.6 cu-ft).
In the five-door version, the Saxo offered a choice of four engines, gasoline or diesel. All versions were paired to a five-speed manual, and the 1.6-liter version was available with a three-speed automatic gearbox.
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): | 15.3 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) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 1763.7 lbs (800 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 2932.1 lbs (1330 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 26.4 mpg US (8.9 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 43.6 mpg US (5.4 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 35.1 mpg US (6.7 L/100Km) |
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 | |
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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) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 1840.9 lbs (835 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 2954.2 lbs (1340 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) |
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) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2039.3 lbs (925 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3086.5 lbs (1400 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 30.9 mpg US (7.6 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.5 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 | |
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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: | 165/70TR13 |
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) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 1951.1 lbs (885 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3064.4 lbs (1390 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) |