Chrysler Neon 1999 vs Toyota Corolla 1997
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 133 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 177 NM | 145 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.8 seconds | 10.2 seconds | |
| Chrysler Neon engine produces 23 HP more power than Toyota Corolla, whereas torque is 32 NM more than Toyota Corolla. Despite the higher power, Chrysler Neon reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.8 | 8.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.5 l/100km | 7.6 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Corolla is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Chrysler Neon consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chrysler Neon could require 120 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Chrysler Neon consumes 2.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 47 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 530 km in combined cycle | 620 km in combined cycle | |
| 670 km on highway | 780 km on highway | ||
| 440 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
| Toyota Corolla 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 | 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 | 4.30 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.69 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.38 m | |
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Chrysler Neon is larger. Chrysler Neon is 9 cm longer than the Toyota Corolla, 2 cm wider, while the height of Chrysler Neon is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 370 litres | 390 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Chrysler Neon has 20 litres less trunk space than the Toyota Corolla. This could mean that the Chrysler Neon uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 9.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chrysler Neon is 1.2 metres more than that of the Toyota Corolla, which means Chrysler Neon can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`600 | 1`615 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 800 | 600 | |
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