Chrysler Neon 1999 vs Nissan Almera 2000
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 133 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 177 NM | 128 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.8 seconds | 13.8 seconds | |
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Chrysler Neon is more dynamic to drive. Chrysler Neon engine produces 43 HP more power than Nissan Almera, whereas torque is 49 NM more than Nissan Almera. Thanks to more power Chrysler Neon reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.8 | 6.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.5 l/100km | 7.5 l/100km | |
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The Nissan Almera is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Chrysler Neon consumes 2.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Almera, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chrysler Neon could require 330 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Chrysler Neon consumes 3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Almera. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 47 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 530 km in combined cycle | 900 km in combined cycle | |
| 670 km on highway | 1090 km on highway | ||
| 440 km with real consumption | 800 km with real consumption | ||
| Nissan Almera gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 300'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Chrysler Neon engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Chrysler Stratus, Dodge Neon | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| 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 | 4.42 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Chrysler Neon is 3 cm shorter than the Nissan Almera, 1 cm wider, while the height of Chrysler Neon is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 370 litres | 393 litres | |
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Nissan Almera has more luggage space. Chrysler Neon has 23 litres less trunk space than the Nissan Almera. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chrysler Neon is 0.4 metres more than that of the Nissan Almera, which means Chrysler Neon can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`600 | 1`690 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 800 | 600 | |
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