Citroën Saxo (S0/S1) or Opel Corsa B?

1996–2003 vs 1993–2000 · Hatchback 5-door/Hatchback 3-door vs Hatchback 3-door/Hatchback 5-door

In short

Length: Saxo (S0/S1) 3,718 mm, Corsa B 3,741 mm — a 2 cm difference.
Boot: Saxo (S0/S1) 280 l, Corsa B 260 l.
Lowest consumption: Saxo (S0/S1) 4.9 l/100 km, Corsa B 4.9 l/100 km.
Power: Saxo (S0/S1) 37–87 kW, Corsa B 33–80 kW.
Standard equipment: Saxo (S0/S1) 11 items (X), Corsa B 10 items (City).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

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

Opel Corsa B1993–2000 · 10 engines · City, GLS, Sport, SwingSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Citroën Saxo (S0/S1)1996–2003no listings	Opel Corsa B1993–2000no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length3,718 mm	Length3,729 mm–3,741 mm
Width	Width1,595 mm–1,620 mm	Width1,608 mm
Height	Height1,360 mm–1,379 mm	Height1,415 mm–1,420 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,385 mm	Wheelbase2,443 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance110 mm–130 mm	Ground clearance120 mm–130 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume280 l	Trunk volume260 l
Curb weight	Curb weight790 kg–935 kg	Curb weight835 kg–1,000 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank45 l	Fuel tank46 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1996–2003	Production years1993–2000
Body type	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Hatchback 3-door	Body typeHatchback 3-door, Hatchback 5-door
Number of engines	Number of engines12	Number of engines10
Power	Power37–87 kW (50–118 hp)	Power33–80 kW (45–109 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.0–1.6	Displacement (l)1.0–1.7
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption4.9 l/100 km · 1.5 D	Lowest consumption4.9 l/100 km · 1.5 D
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h8.5 s · 1.6 16V VTS	Best 0–100 km/h9 s · 1.6i 16V GSi
Top speed	Top speed205 km/h	Top speed193 km/h
Trim levelsX · City
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim11 · X	Items in the base trim10 · City
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim28 · VTS	Items in the top trim20 · GLS
Equipment · Comfort1 · 0
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment—
Equipment · Interior4 · 4
Black Interior	Black Interior✓	Black Interior✓
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
5 Seats	5 Seats✓	5 Seats✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Equipment · Multimedia1 · 1
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights0 · 1
Automatic Headlight Leveling	Automatic Headlight Leveling—	Automatic Headlight Leveling✓
Equipment · Safety2 · 1
ABS	ABS✓	ABS—
Rear Door Child Locks	Rear Door Child Locks✓	Rear Door Child Locks✓
Equipment · Anti-theft1 · 1
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✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Citroën Saxo (S0/S1) or Opel Corsa B?

Length: Opel Corsa B 3,741 mm, Citroën Saxo (S0/S1) 3,718 mm (a 23 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,443 vs 2,385 mm. Boot: 260 vs 280 l.

Which uses less fuel — Citroën Saxo (S0/S1) or Opel Corsa B?

The most frugal Citroën Saxo (S0/S1) uses 4.9 l/100 km (1.5 D); the most frugal Opel Corsa B 4.9 l/100 km (1.5 D).

Which is more powerful — Citroën Saxo (S0/S1) or Opel Corsa B?

The strongest Citroën Saxo (S0/S1) makes 87 kW (118 hp) (1.6 16V VTS); the strongest Opel Corsa B 80 kW (109 hp) (1.6i 16V GSi).

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