CITROEN Saxo · 1.6i VTS 16V · Hatchback · 1999 ‐ 2003

Model of automobiles Saxo, modification of 1.6i VTS 16V launched manufacture by Citroen in 1999 and terminated in 2003. This vehicle has 3 doors, the body chassis is shaped like a hatchback, weight 0.9 tons and length 3.7 meters, that allows a seat 5 men in sum.

«Saxo 1.6i VTS 16V» is a front wheel drive auto with a 5-speed manual gearbox. 4-cylinders petrol engine with «multipoint injection system» can generate output 120 hp at 6600 rmp, which allows you to accelerate the vehicle in 8.7 seconds to 100 km/h and obtain maximum speed of 205 km/h.

Gas tank volume of this car is 45 l of petrol, thus when average fuel consumption is 8.5 liters per 100 km (6.2 liters on the suburban, 12.6 l in the city), that allows to go approximately 530 kilometers without refueling.

The forward wheels of this auto have ventilated disks, 247 mm brakes and fixed to the underframe through suspension type «MacPherson, independent, coil springs» and equipped sway bar. Back wheels have disks, 247 mm brakes and attached to the undercarriage with help of suspension «Transverse arms, independent, » and equipped with stabilizer bar. Tires have the next size - 185/55HR14.

According to the data of Euro NCAP crash test, this model of Citroen Saxo got the 2 quantity of stars. In addition to dynamic safety features (ABS), it is also has passive safety systems (driver, side, passenger airbags).