What is the Citroën Saxo?
The Saxo is a small hatchback that became Citroën’s entry-level model after the AX. Its compact cabin and straightforward layout suited everyday use, while the VTR and VTS versions brought a sportier character. Citroën introduced the Saxo in 1996.
Generations and engines
The first generation is identified as 2000–2003, with the codes S0 and S1. The Saxo itself arrived in 1996, and its range included both ordinary small-engine versions and sportier trims such as the VTS.
UK figures for 2000–2004 list petrol and diesel engines from 1.0 to 1.6 litres. EU registration figures list one 1.4-litre petrol version, rated at 55 kW (75 PS), in 2016.
How economical is the Citroën Saxo?
The lowest listed UK fuel consumption is 5.2 L/100 km on the NEDC test. European procedures such as NEDC and WLTP differ from the EPA procedure in the USA and Canada’s 5-cycle test, so figures from different markets are not directly comparable.
There were 14 EU registrations in 2016 for the listed 1.4-litre petrol version.
Where was the Saxo sold?
UK figures list Saxo versions from 2000 to 2004. EU registration figures include the 1.4-litre petrol version in 2016.
Questions and answers
What body style is the Citroën Saxo?
It is a small hatchback.
What engines are listed for the Saxo in the UK?
UK figures show petrol and diesel engines from 1.0 to 1.6 litres.
What is the Saxo’s lowest listed fuel consumption?
The lowest UK figure is 5.2 L/100 km on the NEDC test.
How many EU registrations are shown for the Saxo?
There were 14 EU registrations in 2016 for the 1.4-litre petrol version rated at 55 kW (75 PS).