Citroën Saxo (S0/S1) or Volkswagen Polo III (6N)?

1996–2003 vs 1994–2001 · Hatchback 5-door/Hatchback 3-door vs Hatchback 5-door/Hatchback 3-door/Sedan/Wagon

In short

Length: Saxo (S0/S1) 3,718 mm, Polo III (6N) 4,285 mm — a 57 cm difference.
Boot: Saxo (S0/S1) 280 l, Polo III (6N) 455 l.
Lowest consumption: Saxo (S0/S1) 4.9 l/100 km, Polo III (6N) 4.6 l/100 km.
Power: Saxo (S0/S1) 37–87 kW, Polo III (6N) 37–92 kW.
Standard equipment: Saxo (S0/S1) 11 items (X), Polo III (6N) 11 items (CL).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

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

Volkswagen Polo III (6N)1994–2001 · 10 engines · CL, GL, Trendline, ComfortlineSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Citroën Saxo (S0/S1)1996–2003no listings	Volkswagen Polo III (6N)1994–2001no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length3,718 mm	Length3,715 mm–4,285 mm
Width	Width1,595 mm–1,620 mm	Width1,640 mm–1,655 mm
Height	Height1,360 mm–1,379 mm	Height1,420 mm–1,430 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,385 mm	Wheelbase2,400 mm–2,443 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance110 mm–130 mm	Ground clearance110 mm–120 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume280 l	Trunk volume245 l–455 l
Curb weight	Curb weight790 kg–935 kg	Curb weight890 kg–1,085 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank45 l	Fuel tank45 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1996–2003	Production years1994–2001
Body type	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Hatchback 3-door	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Hatchback 3-door, Sedan, Wagon
Number of engines	Number of engines12	Number of engines10
Power	Power37–87 kW (50–118 hp)	Power37–92 kW (50–125 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.0–1.6	Displacement (l)1.0–1.9
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption4.9 l/100 km · 1.5 D	Lowest consumption4.6 l/100 km · 1.4 TDI
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h8.5 s · 1.6 16V VTS	Best 0–100 km/h8.9 s · 1.6 GTI
Top speed	Top speed205 km/h	Top speed202 km/h
Trim levelsX · CL
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim11 · X	Items in the base trim11 · CL
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim28 · VTS	Items in the top trim24 · Highline
Equipment · Comfort1 · 1
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Equipment · Interior4 · 3
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 · 2
Audio System	Audio System—	Audio System✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights0 · 1
Automatic Headlight Leveling	Automatic Headlight Leveling—	Automatic Headlight Leveling✓
Equipment · Safety2 · 0
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✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Citroën Saxo (S0/S1) or Volkswagen Polo III (6N)?

Length: Volkswagen Polo III (6N) 4,285 mm, Citroën Saxo (S0/S1) 3,718 mm (a 567 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,443 vs 2,385 mm. Boot: 455 vs 280 l.

Which uses less fuel — Citroën Saxo (S0/S1) or Volkswagen Polo III (6N)?

The most frugal Citroën Saxo (S0/S1) uses 4.9 l/100 km (1.5 D); the most frugal Volkswagen Polo III (6N) 4.6 l/100 km (1.4 TDI).

Which is more powerful — Citroën Saxo (S0/S1) or Volkswagen Polo III (6N)?

The strongest Citroën Saxo (S0/S1) makes 87 kW (118 hp) (1.6 16V VTS); the strongest Volkswagen Polo III (6N) 92 kW (125 hp) (1.6 GTI).

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