Volkswagen Polo 5 Doors (1999 – 2001) vs Citroën Saxo 3 doors (1998 – 2003): specs compared
The Citroën Saxo 3 doors is the more powerful of the two, with up to 120 hp against 100 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.7 s against 10.4 s. It has the higher top speed: 205 km/h against 188 km/h. The Volkswagen Polo 5 Doors uses less fuel, from 4.4 L/100 km against 5.3 L/100 km. The Citroën Saxo 3 doors is the lighter car, from 780 kg against 882 kg.
| Specification |
Volkswagen
Polo 5 Doors
1999 – 2001
|
Citroën
Saxo 3 doors
1998 – 2003
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | France |
| Documented years | 1999 – 2001 | 1998 – 2003 |
| Body style | 5 Doors · Hatchback | 3 Doors · Hatchback |
| Variants | 7 | 6 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Petrol, Diesel |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 50 – 101 hp | 50 – 120 hp |
| Torque | 86 – 195 Nm | 73 – 145 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 10.4 – 18.4 s | 8.7 – 20.8 s |
| Top speed | 151 – 188 km/h | 149 – 205 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 4.4 – 6.7 L/100 km | 5.3 – 8.5 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,739 mm | 3,721 mm |
| Width | 1,631 mm | 1,600 mm |
| Height | 1,420 mm | 1,379 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,410 mm | 2,380 mm |
| Curb weight | 882 – 991 kg | 780 – 910 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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