Nissan Micra 5 Doors (1998 – 2000) vs Citroën Saxo 5 doors (1998 – 2002): specs compared

Both offer around 75 hp at most. The Citroën Saxo 5 doors is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 11.2 s against 12.0 s. It has the higher top speed: 175 km/h against 170 km/h. It is the lighter car, from 800 kg against 915 kg.

Specification Nissan Micra 5 Doors Nissan Micra 5 Doors 1998 – 2000 Citroën Saxo 5 doors Citroën Saxo 5 doors 1998 – 2002
Overview
Origin Japan France
Documented years 1998 – 2000 1998 – 2002
Body style 5 Doors · Hatchback 5 Doors · Hatchback
Variants 3 3
Fuel Petrol, Diesel Diesel, Petrol
Drive FWD FWD
Gearbox Manual Manual
Performance
Power 54 – 75 hp 58 – 75 hp
Torque 79 – 103 Nm 88 – 111 Nm
0–100 km/h 12.0 – 18.7 s 11.2 – 15.7 s
Top speed 146 – 170 km/h 158 – 175 km/h
Economy
Fuel economy 5.2 – 6.6 L/100 km 5.3 – 6.5 L/100 km
Dimensions
Length 3,719 mm 3,721 mm
Width 1,580 mm 1,600 mm
Height 1,440 mm 1,379 mm
Wheelbase 2,360 mm 2,380 mm
Curb weight 915 – 960 kg 800 – 885 kg

Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

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