Citroën Saxo (S0/S1) or Ford Ka I?

1996–2003 vs 1996–2008 · Hatchback 5-door/Hatchback 3-door vs Hatchback 3-door/Convertible/Van

In short

Length: Saxo (S0/S1) 3,718 mm, Ka I 3,650 mm — a 7 cm difference.
Boot: Saxo (S0/S1) 280 l, Ka I 724 l.
Lowest consumption: Saxo (S0/S1) 4.9 l/100 km, Ka I 6 l/100 km.
Power: Saxo (S0/S1) 37–87 kW, Ka I 37–70 kW.
Standard equipment: Saxo (S0/S1) 11 items (X), Ka I 14 items (Style).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Citroën Saxo (S0/S1)1996–2003 · 12 engines · X, SX, VTR, VTSSpecifications →Listings →

Ford Ka I1996–2008 · 6 engines · Style, Collection, Studio, Style ClimateSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Citroën Saxo (S0/S1)1996–2003no listings	Ford Ka I1996–2008no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length3,718 mm	Length3,620 mm–3,650 mm
Width	Width1,595 mm–1,620 mm	Width1,639 mm–1,679 mm
Height	Height1,360 mm–1,379 mm	Height1,345 mm–1,383 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,385 mm	Wheelbase2,448 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance110 mm–130 mm	Ground clearance115 mm–130 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume280 l	Trunk volume186 l–724 l
Curb weight	Curb weight790 kg–935 kg	Curb weight870 kg–1,061 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank45 l	Fuel tank40 l–42 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1996–2003	Production years1996–2008
Body type	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Hatchback 3-door	Body typeHatchback 3-door, Convertible, Van
Number of engines	Number of engines12	Number of engines6
Power	Power37–87 kW (50–118 hp)	Power37–70 kW (50–95 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.0–1.6	Displacement (l)1.3–1.6
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption4.9 l/100 km · 1.5 D	Lowest consumption6 l/100 km · 1.3 50
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h8.5 s · 1.6 16V VTS	Best 0–100 km/h9.7 s · 1.6 SportKa
Top speed	Top speed205 km/h	Top speed174 km/h
Trim levelsX · Style
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim11 · X	Items in the base trim14 · Style
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim28 · VTS	Items in the top trim26 · Luxury
Equipment · Comfort1 · 2
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Power Steering	Power Steering—	Power Steering✓
Equipment · Interior4 · 3
Black Interior	Black Interior✓	Black Interior—
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
4 Seats	4 Seats—	4 Seats✓
5 Seats	5 Seats✓	5 Seats—
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Equipment · Multimedia1 · 2
Audio System	Audio System—	Audio System✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
Equipment · Safety2 · 3
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag—	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag—	Front Passenger Airbag✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Rear Door Child Locks	Rear Door Child Locks✓	Rear Door Child Locks—
Equipment · Anti-theft1 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking—	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 2
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
R15 Wheels	R15 Wheels✓	R15 Wheels—
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel—	Full-size spare wheel✓
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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Citroën Saxo (S0/S1) or Ford Ka I?

Length: Citroën Saxo (S0/S1) 3,718 mm, Ford Ka I 3,650 mm (a 68 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,385 vs 2,448 mm. Boot: 280 vs 724 l.

Which uses less fuel — Citroën Saxo (S0/S1) or Ford Ka I?

The most frugal Citroën Saxo (S0/S1) uses 4.9 l/100 km (1.5 D); the most frugal Ford Ka I 6 l/100 km (1.3 50).

Which is more powerful — Citroën Saxo (S0/S1) or Ford Ka I?

The strongest Citroën Saxo (S0/S1) makes 87 kW (118 hp) (1.6 16V VTS); the strongest Ford Ka I 70 kW (95 hp) (1.6 SportKa).

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