Chrysler Neon 1999 vs Toyota Avensis 2000
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 133 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 177 NM | 150 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.8 seconds | 11.3 seconds | |
| Chrysler Neon engine produces 23 HP more power than Toyota Avensis, whereas torque is 27 NM more than Toyota Avensis. Despite the higher power, Chrysler Neon reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.8 | 7.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.5 l/100km | 7.3 l/100km | |
|
The Toyota Avensis is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Chrysler Neon consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Avensis, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chrysler Neon could require 255 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Chrysler Neon consumes 3.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Avensis. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 47 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 530 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 670 km on highway | 1050 km on highway | ||
| 440 km with real consumption | 820 km with real consumption | ||
| Toyota Avensis gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Chrysler Stratus, Dodge Neon | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Toyota Corolla, Toyota Carina E, Toyota Celica | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Toyota Avensis might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Chrysler Neon engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.39 m | 4.52 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.42 m | |
| Chrysler Neon is 13 cm shorter than the Toyota Avensis, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 370 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`600 | 1`300 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1200 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Chrysler Neon has
|
Toyota Avensis has
| |