Citroen Saxo (Phase I, 1996) 3-door 1.5 D (57 Hp)
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Citroen Saxo:
The Citroën Saxo is a supermini car which was produced by the French manufacturer Citroën from 1996 to 2003. It was sold in Japan as the Citroën Chanson, because Honda had registered the "Saxo" name. The Saxo was a development of the Citroën AX and Peugeot 106, which shared a platform and running gear. It was discontinued in 2003, when it was replaced with the Citroën C2 and Citroën C3 which launched a year earlier. Both models were developed alongside the Peugeot 206....(Read more on Wikipedia)
(Phase I, 1996) 3-door Overview:
Citroen Saxo ((Phase I, 1996) 3-door). With 95 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It boasts low fuel consumption (~5.6 l/100km). Weighing only 865 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 15.7 s). The top speed reaches 158 km/h. A compact car with a rear door that swings upward to provide access to the cargo area. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
Performance Verdict
Performance is very modest, with slow acceleration, but it's a workhorse designed for efficiency rather than speed.
Fuel Economy
Outstanding fuel economy, making it one of the most frugal options in the lineup, ideal for high-mileage drivers.
Best Use Case:
City / High Mileage
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Compact and agile, excellent for city driving
- • Affordable to buy and maintain (especially manual petrol/diesel variants)
- • Good fuel economy on manual petrol and diesel engines
- • VTS model offers thrilling hot hatch performance
- • Simple, robust mechanicals
Cons:
- • Poor Euro NCAP safety rating (2 stars)
- • Basic interior quality and limited features
- • Noisy at higher speeds, especially on highways
- • Automatic transmissions are sluggish and inefficient
- • Limited rear passenger space and small boot (though expandable)
Specifications:
| General: |
| Brand: | Citroen |
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| Model: | Saxo |
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| Generation: | (Phase I, 1996) 3-door |
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| Modification (Engine): | 1.5 D (57 Hp) |
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| Start of production: | 1996 |
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| End of production: | 1999 |
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| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
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| Body type: | Hatchback |
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| Seats: | 5 |
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| Doors: | 3 |
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| Engine: |
| Power: | 57 Hp @ 5000 rpm. |
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| Power per litre: | 37.3 Hp/l |
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| Torque: | 95 Nm @ 2250 rpm. |
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| Engine Model/Code: | VJZ TUD5 |
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| Engine displacement: | 1527 |
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| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
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| Engine configuration: | Inline |
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| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 |
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| Fuel injection system: | Precombustion chamber injection |
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| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
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| Valvetrain: | OHC |
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| Engine oil capacity: | 4.75 l |
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| Coolant: | 7.1 l |
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| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
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| Cylinder Bore: | 77 mm mm |
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| Piston Stroke: | 82 mm mm |
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| Compression ratio: | 23:1 |
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| Performance: |
| Fuel Type: | Diesel |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 5.6 l/100 km |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 3.8 l/100 km |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 4.9 l/100 km |
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| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 15.7 sec |
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| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 15.7 sec |
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| Maximum speed: | 158 km/h |
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| Weight-to-power ratio: | 15.2 kg/Hp, 65.9 Hp/tonne |
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| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 9.1 kg/Nm, 109.8 Nm/tonne |
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| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 14.9 sec |
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| Space: |
| Kerb Weight: | 865 |
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| Max. weight: | 1370 |
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| Max. roof load: | 50 kg |
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| Max load: | 505 |
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| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 953 l |
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| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 280 l |
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| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 700 kg |
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| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 l |
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| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 445 kg |
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| Permitted towbar download: | 50 kg |
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| Size: |
| Length: | 3718 mm mm |
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| Width: | 1595 mm mm |
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| Height: | 1390 mm mm |
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| Wheelbase: | 2385 mm mm |
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| Front track: | 1381 mm |
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| Rear (Back) track: | 1301 mm |
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| Front overhang: | 748 mm |
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| Rear overhang: | 585 mm |
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| Powertrain: |
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
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| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
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| Number of gears | 5 |
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| Transmission type | Manual |
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| Front brakes | Disc |
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| Rear brakes | Drum |
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| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
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| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
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| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
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| Tires size | 165/70 R13 |
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| Front suspension | Independent type McPherson, Transverse stabilizer |
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| Rear suspension | Trailing arm, Torsion |
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If you could change one thing about the Citroen Saxo, what would it be?