Chrysler Neon 2001 vs Audi A3 1996
| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 157 NM | 145 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 11 seconds | |
| Chrysler Neon engine produces 15 HP more power than Audi A3, whereas torque is 12 NM more than Audi A3. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.3 | 7.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.7 l/100km | 8.0 l/100km | |
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By specification Chrysler Neon consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3, which means that by driving the Chrysler Neon over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Chrysler Neon consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 47 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 640 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 780 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
| 610 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 1 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Chrysler PT Cruiser | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Seat Leon, Seat Toledo, Seat Ibiza | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.39 m | 4.15 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.42 m | |
| Chrysler Neon is 24 cm longer than the Audi A3, 3 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 370 litres | 350 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1110 litres | |
| Chrysler Neon has 20 litres more trunk space than the Audi A3. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chrysler Neon is 0.1 metres less than that of the Audi A3. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`650 | 1`600 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1000 | |
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