Citroen Saxo Transmission Information in Quick-to-Read Graphs

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Quick notes on Citroen Saxo transmission

    • Drive: Front wheel drive
    • Gearbox construction: Manual
    • Transmission type: 5 MT
    • Average acceleration: 13 s to 60 mph
    • Average optimal engine speed: 5771 rpm
    • Average torque: 113 Nm
    • Weight to torque ratio: 8 kg to 1 Nm
    • Average weight: 870 kg / 1918 lbs
    • Maximum load for transmission: 1275 kg / 2811 lbs
    • Gearboxy rating: 2 / 10

Gearbox types in 1996 Citroen Saxo through generations

  • 1.4 SX —5 MT (111 Nm)
  • 1.0 X —5 MT (74 Nm)
  • 1.1 X,SX —5 MT (94 Nm)
  • 1.5 D —5 MT (95 Nm)
  • 1.6 VTL,VTR —5 MT (135 Nm)
  • 1.6 i VTS —5 MT (135 Nm)
  • 1.6 VTS —5 MT (145 Nm)
  • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 1.4 SX 5 MT—12.3 s to 60 mph (12.9 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.0 X 5 MT—18.1 s to 60 mph (19.1 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.1 X,SX 5 MT—14.2 s to 60 mph (14.9 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.5 D 5 MT—17.4 s to 60 mph (18.3 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.6 VTL,VTR 5 MT—11 s to 60 mph (11.6 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.6 i VTS 5 MT—10 s to 60 mph (10.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.6 VTS 5 MT—8.3 s to 60 mph (8.7 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 1.4 SX 5 MT—5500 rpm.
  • 1.0 X 5 MT—6000 rpm.
  • 1.1 X,SX 5 MT—5500 rpm.
  • 1.5 D 5 MT—5000 rpm.
  • 1.6 VTL,VTR 5 MT—6200 rpm.
  • 1.6 i VTS 5 MT—5600 rpm.
  • 1.6 VTS 5 MT—6600 rpm.
  • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    1.4 SX Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 5500 rpm. 96%
    1.0 X Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 6000 rpm. 84%
    1.1 X,SX Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 5500 rpm. 96%
    1.5 D Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 5000 rpm. 96%
    1.6 VTL,VTR Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 6200 rpm. 84%
    1.6 i VTS Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 5600 rpm. 96%
    1.6 VTS Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 6600 rpm. 69%
    Vehicle 1.4 SX
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 1.0 X
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 1.1 X,SX
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 1.5 D
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 1.6 VTL,VTR
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6200 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 1.6 i VTS
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5600 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 1.6 VTS
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6600 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%