Toyota Starlet 5 Doors (1996 – 1999) vs Citroën Saxo 5 doors (1998 – 2002): specs compared
Both offer around 75 hp at most. The Citroën Saxo 5 doors has the higher top speed: 175 km/h against 170 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 5.3 L/100 km against 6.8 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 800 kg against 835 kg. The Toyota Starlet 5 Doors dates from 1996 – 1999, the Citroën Saxo 5 doors from 1998 – 2002.
| Specification |
Toyota
Starlet 5 Doors
1996 – 1999
|
Citroën
Saxo 5 doors
1998 – 2002
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | France |
| Documented years | 1996 – 1999 | 1998 – 2002 |
| Body style | 5 Doors · Hatchback | 5 Doors · Hatchback |
| Variants | 1 | 3 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 75 hp | 58 – 75 hp |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 88 – 111 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 11.2 s | 11.2 – 15.7 s |
| Top speed | 170 km/h | 158 – 175 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.8 L/100 km | 5.3 – 6.5 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,739 mm | 3,721 mm |
| Width | 1,638 mm | 1,600 mm |
| Height | 1,400 mm | 1,379 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,299 mm | 2,380 mm |
| Curb weight | 835 kg | 800 – 885 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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