Suzuki Swift 5 Doors (1996 – 2002) vs Citroën Saxo 5 doors (1998 – 2002): specs compared
The Citroën Saxo 5 doors is the more powerful of the two, with up to 75 hp against 68 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 11.2 s against 13.0 s. It has the higher top speed: 175 km/h against 165 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 5.3 L/100 km against 5.5 L/100 km. The Suzuki Swift 5 Doors is the lighter car, from 750 kg against 800 kg. At 3,840 mm, the Suzuki Swift 5 Doors is 119 mm longer than the Citroën Saxo 5 doors. The Suzuki Swift 5 Doors dates from 1996 – 2002, the Citroën Saxo 5 doors from 1998 – 2002.
| Specification |
Suzuki
Swift 5 Doors
1996 – 2002
|
Citroën
Saxo 5 doors
1998 – 2002
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | France |
| Documented years | 1996 – 2002 | 1998 – 2002 |
| Body style | 5 Doors · Hatchback | 5 Doors · Hatchback |
| Variants | 4 | 3 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 53 – 68 hp | 58 – 75 hp |
| Torque | 76 – 99 Nm | 88 – 111 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 13.0 – 15.9 s | 11.2 – 15.7 s |
| Top speed | 140 – 165 km/h | 158 – 175 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.5 – 6.9 L/100 km | 5.3 – 6.5 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,840 mm | 3,721 mm |
| Width | 1,580 mm | 1,600 mm |
| Height | 1,379 mm | 1,379 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,360 mm | 2,380 mm |
| Curb weight | 750 – 785 kg | 800 – 885 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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