Citroen Saxo BHP
The Citroen Saxo has different horsepower outputs depending on the engine, generation and model year. The 2001 Citroen Saxo Desire produces 56 BHP, while the 2003 Citroen Saxo VTS produces 117 BHP. Compare recorded specifications below or enter your registration to find your exact vehicle.
41 recorded variants, from 50–120 BHP.
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Popular Citroen Saxo BHP Figures
Recent recorded variants with different engines. Figures are rounded to the nearest whole BHP.
| Model | Year | Engine | Fuel | BHP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saxo 1.1I Desire | 2003 | 1,124 cc | Petrol | 60 BHP |
| Saxo Forte | 2003 | 1,124 cc | Petrol | 60 BHP |
| Saxo Furio | 2003 | 1,360 cc | Petrol | 75 BHP |
| Saxo VTR | 2003 | 1,587 cc | Petrol | 97 BHP |
| Saxo VTS | 2003 | 1,587 cc | Petrol | 117 BHP |
Engines and recorded BHP
Grouped by engine size and fuel. A range means those records do not share one horsepower figure.
| Engine | Fuel | Years | Recorded BHP | Torque | Variants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 954 cc | Petrol | 1997 | 50 BHP | 73.3 Nm | 1 |
| 1,527 cc | Diesel | 1997–2001 | 56–58 BHP | 94.9–95 Nm | 3 |
| 1,124 cc | Petrol | 1996–2003 | 60 BHP | 88.1–93.5 Nm | 17 |
| 1,360 cc | Petrol | 1999–2003 | 74–75 BHP | 111.1–120.1 Nm | 8 |
| 1,587 cc | Petrol | 1996–2003 | 90–120 BHP | 135–145 Nm | 12 |
Variants by year
| Model | Year | Engine | Fuel | Horsepower | PS | Torque | Kilowatt | 0-60 mph | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saxo 1.1I Desire | 2003 | 1,124 cc | Petrol | 60 BHP | 60.8 PS | 93.5 Nm | 44.7 kW | 101 mph | |
| Saxo Forte | 2003 | 1,124 cc | Petrol | 60 BHP | 60.8 PS | 93.5 Nm | 44.7 kW | 12.8 sec | 101 mph |
| Saxo Furio | 2003 | 1,360 cc | Petrol | 75 BHP | 76.1 PS | 119.2 Nm | 55.9 kW | 109 mph | |
| Saxo VTR | 2003 | 1,587 cc | Petrol | 97 BHP | 98 PS | 135 Nm | 72 kW | 9.4 sec | 119 mph |
| Saxo VTS | 2003 | 1,587 cc | Petrol | 117 BHP | 118.3 PS | 145 Nm | 87 kW | 127 mph | |
| Saxo 1.1I Desire | 2002 | 1,124 cc | Petrol | 60 BHP | 60.8 PS | 93.5 Nm | 44.7 kW | 12.8 sec | 101 mph |
| Saxo Desire Auto | 2002 | 1,360 cc | Petrol | 74 BHP | 74.8 PS | 120.1 Nm | 55 kW | 11.2 sec | 103 mph |
| Saxo Forte | 2002 | 1,124 cc | Petrol | 60 BHP | 60.8 PS | 93.5 Nm | 44.7 kW | 12.8 sec | 101 mph |
| Saxo VTR | 2002 | 1,587 cc | Petrol | 97 BHP | 98 PS | 135 Nm | 72 kW | 119 mph | |
| Saxo 1.1I Desire | 2001 | 1,124 cc | Petrol | 60 BHP | 60.8 PS | 93.5 Nm | 44.7 kW | 101 mph | |
| Saxo Desire Auto | 2001 | 1,360 cc | Petrol | 74 BHP | 74.8 PS | 120.1 Nm | 55 kW | 103 mph | |
| Saxo Desire | 2001 | 1,527 cc | Diesel | 56 BHP | 57.1 PS | 95 Nm | 42 kW | 15.7 sec | 98 mph |
| Saxo First | 2001 | 1,124 cc | Petrol | 60 BHP | 60.8 PS | 93.5 Nm | 44.7 kW | 12.8 sec | 101 mph |
| Saxo Forte | 2001 | 1,124 cc | Petrol | 60 BHP | 60.8 PS | 93.5 Nm | 44.7 kW | 12.8 sec | 101 mph |
| Saxo Furio | 2001 | 1,360 cc | Petrol | 75 BHP | 76.1 PS | 119.2 Nm | 55.9 kW | 11.2 sec | 109 mph |
| Saxo VTR | 2001 | 1,587 cc | Petrol | 97 BHP | 98 PS | 135 Nm | 72 kW | 9.4 sec | 119 mph |
| Saxo VTS | 2001 | 1,587 cc | Petrol | 117 BHP | 118.3 PS | 145 Nm | 87 kW | 7.8 sec | 127 mph |
| Saxo 1.1I Desire | 2000 | 1,124 cc | Petrol | 60 BHP | 60.8 PS | 88.1 Nm | 44.7 kW | 101 mph | |
| Saxo Desire Auto | 2000 | 1,360 cc | Petrol | 75 BHP | 76.1 PS | 111.1 Nm | 55.9 kW | 11.2 sec | 103 mph |
| Saxo Desire | 2000 | 1,124 cc | Petrol | 60 BHP | 60.8 PS | 88.1 Nm | 44.7 kW | 12.8 sec | 101 mph |
| Saxo Exclusive Auto | 2000 | 1,360 cc | Petrol | 75 BHP | 76.1 PS | 111.1 Nm | 55.9 kW | 11.2 sec | 103 mph |
| Saxo Forte | 2000 | 1,124 cc | Petrol | 60 BHP | 60.8 PS | 88.1 Nm | 44.7 kW | 12.8 sec | 101 mph |
| Saxo Furio | 2000 | 1,360 cc | Petrol | 75 BHP | 76.1 PS | 111.1 Nm | 55.9 kW | 11.2 sec | 109 mph |
| Saxo LX | 2000 | 1,124 cc | Petrol | 60 BHP | 60.8 PS | 88.1 Nm | 44.7 kW | 12.8 sec | 101 mph |
| Saxo SX Diesel | 2000 | 1,527 cc | Diesel | 58 BHP | 58.8 PS | 94.9 Nm | 43.3 kW | 98 mph | |
| Saxo SX | 2000 | 1,124 cc | Petrol | 60 BHP | 60.8 PS | 88.1 Nm | 44.7 kW | 12.8 sec | 101 mph |
| Saxo VTR | 2000 | 1,587 cc | Petrol | 90 BHP | 91.3 PS | 135.5 Nm | 67.1 kW | 10 sec | 116 mph |
| Saxo VTS | 2000 | 1,587 cc | Petrol | 120 BHP | 121.7 PS | 145 Nm | 89.5 kW | 7.7 sec | 127 mph |
| Saxo East Coast | 1999 | 1,124 cc | Petrol | 60 BHP | 60.8 PS | 88.1 Nm | 44.7 kW | 12.8 sec | 101 mph |
| Saxo VTR | 1999 | 1,587 cc | Petrol | 90 BHP | 91.3 PS | 135.5 Nm | 67.1 kW | 10 sec | 116 mph |
| Saxo West Coast | 1999 | 1,360 cc | Petrol | 75 BHP | 76.1 PS | 112.5 Nm | 55.9 kW | 11.2 sec | 109 mph |
| Saxo X | 1999 | 1,124 cc | Petrol | 60 BHP | 60.8 PS | 89.4 Nm | 44.7 kW | 12.8 sec | 101 mph |
| Saxo Expose | 1998 | 1,124 cc | Petrol | 60 BHP | 60.8 PS | 88.1 Nm | 44.7 kW | 12.8 sec | 101 mph |
| Saxo VTR | 1998 | 1,587 cc | Petrol | 90 BHP | 91.3 PS | 135.5 Nm | 67.1 kW | 116 mph | |
| Saxo 1.0I Mischief | 1997 | 954 cc | Petrol | 50 BHP | 50.7 PS | 73.3 Nm | 37.3 kW | 16.6 sec | 93 mph |
| Saxo VTR | 1997 | 1,587 cc | Petrol | 90 BHP | 91.3 PS | 135.5 Nm | 67.1 kW | 10 sec | 116 mph |
| Saxo VTS | 1997 | 1,587 cc | Petrol | 120 BHP | 121.7 PS | 145 Nm | 89.5 kW | 7.7 sec | 127 mph |
| Saxo XD | 1997 | 1,527 cc | Diesel | 58 BHP | 58.8 PS | 94.9 Nm | 43.3 kW | 15.7 sec | 97 mph |
| Saxo LX | 1996 | 1,124 cc | Petrol | 60 BHP | 60.8 PS | 89.4 Nm | 44.7 kW | 12.8 sec | 102 mph |
| Saxo SX | 1996 | 1,124 cc | Petrol | 60 BHP | 60.8 PS | 89.4 Nm | 44.7 kW | 12.8 sec | 102 mph |
| Saxo VTS | 1996 | 1,587 cc | Petrol | 120 BHP | 121.7 PS | 145 Nm | 89.5 kW | 7.7 sec | 127 mph |
Citroen Saxo BHP questions
What is the BHP of a Citroen Saxo?
Recorded horsepower for the Citroen Saxo is 50–120 BHP across 41 variants. That is the same range as the table, including rows on later pages.
Which Citroen Saxo engine has the highest BHP?
The highest output among recorded engines is 120 BHP, from the 1,587 cc Petrol.
Which Citroen Saxo year has the highest recorded BHP?
The highest figure in a single model year is 120 BHP, recorded for 2000.
What torque is recorded for the Citroen Saxo?
Recorded torque is 73.3–145 Nm on the 41 variants that include it.