Saxo vs 106 driving

[spider]

I don't know if its just me but the few Saxo's I've tried seemed to have a slightly better driving position compared to a 106 (new shape) even though they are the same car ?

I don't know if its something simple like the angle of the pedals or column are slightly different or perhaps the seating ?

Although picky the only thing I don't like about the Saxo interior is the radio fitting is not quite right, the bottom of it pokes out almost like its not designed to go in there (factory unit) or the angle of the hole is wrong. There are some sensible things too such as a temp gauge on the later models (can be forced into a 106 with a sensor change and a tweak at the panel multiplug)

RHD's only, those having tried a LHD 106 would of found a much superior driving position (compared to RHD, at least I found it so) without pedals and a better design of them without being at an odd offset too. , not been able to try a LHD Saxo although plenty of 106's.

[Xaccers]

I remember Vicki Butler-Henderson doing a review of hot hatches, may have been on Top Gear back when it was still semi-interesting, and she noted that the Saxo actually slightly out performed it's 106 equivalent despite having the same engine and gearbox, so they're not quite the same out of the factories.

[spider]

Perhaps there's something in the aerodynamics or given that all engines are not exactly equal (or their setup) it could be that. Could also be a weight concern I suppose.

I still think the pedals are not quite as offset on the Saxo but I could be wrong, it could be a trick as the seating is different or the column angle could be, no matter really.

[Timmo]

Xac, was watching a vid on The Youtube this eve and on the side was the Video you mentioned!!
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