Comparison Citroen Saxo (Phase I, 1996) 5-door 1.5 D (58 Hp) & Mercedes-Benz C-class (W204) C 280 V6 (231 Hp) 7G-TRONIC & Volkswagen Polo IV (9N3) 1.2 (70 Hp) 5-d
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| Brand: | Citroen | Mercedes-Benz | Volkswagen |
| Model: | Saxo | C-class | Polo |
| Generation: | Saxo (Phase I, 1996) 5-door | C-class (W204) | Polo IV (9N3) |
| Engine / modification: | 1.5 D (58 Hp) | C 280 V6 (231 Hp) 7G-TRONIC | 1.2 (70 Hp) 5-d |
| Production start: | 1996 year | 2007 year | 2005 year |
| Production end: | 1999 year | 2009 year | 2009 year |
| Coupe type: | Hatchback | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Num. of Doors: | 5 | 4 | 3 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 5.6 l/100 km | 7.6 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 3.8 l/100 km | 4.8 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 4.9 l/100 km | 5.8 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Diesel | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel tank volume: | 45 l | 66 l | 45 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 4 | ||
| Power: | 58 hp | 231 hp | 70 hp |
| Max power in: | 5000 rpm. | 6000 rpm. | 5400 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 158 km/h | 246 km/h | 167 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 15.7 sec | 7.2 sec | 14.5 sec |
| Torque: | 95 Nm @ 2250 rpm. | 300 Nm @ 2500-5000 rpm. | 112 Nm/3000 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | TUD5 | M 272.947 | |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, transverse | |
| Engine displacement: | 1527 cm3 | 2996 cm3 | 1198 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4.5 l | 8 l | |
| Coolant: | 7.1 l | ||
| Fuel System: | Diesel - Standard diesel injection (SDI) | Multi-point injection | |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline | |
| Valvetrain: | SOHC | DOHC | |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 | 6 | 3 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 23 | 11.3 | 10.5 |
| Piston Stroke: | 82 mm | 82 mm | 86.9 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 77 mm | 88 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Front wheel drive | Rear wheel drive | Front wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 7G-TRONIC | ||
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | 5 | |
| Length: | 3718 mm | 4581 mm | 3916 mm |
| Width: | 1595 mm | 1770 mm | 1650 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 2020 mm | ||
| Height: | 1390 mm | 1447 mm | 1467 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2385 mm | 2760 mm | 2466 mm |
| Front track: | 1401 mm | 1549 mm | 1435 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1321 mm | 1552 mm | 1425 mm |
| Front overhang: | 748 mm | 765 mm | |
| Rear overhang: | 585 mm | 1056 mm | |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 280 l | 475 l | 270 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 953 l | 1030 l | |
| Front suspension: | Helical spring | ||
| Rear suspension: | Trailing | ||
| Max weight: | 1390 kg | 2060 kg | 1650 kg |
| Front brakes: | Disc | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Drum | Disc | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 885 kg | 1500 kg | 1095 kg |
| ABS: | yes | ||
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | ||
| Power steering: | Electric Steering | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Max. roof load: | 50 kg | 100 kg | |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.84 m | ||
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 700 kg | 1800 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 445 kg | 750 kg | |
| Permitted towbar download: | 50 kg | 75 kg | |
| Tire size: | 165/70 R13 | 205/55 R16 | 165/70 R14 |
| Wheel rims size: | 5J x 13 | 7J x 16 |