Chrysler PT Cruiser 2000 vs Chrysler Neon 1999
| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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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: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 133 HP | |
| Torque: | 188 NM | 177 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 seconds | 10.8 seconds | |
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Chrysler PT Cruiser is more dynamic to drive. Chrysler PT Cruiser engine produces 7 HP more power than Chrysler Neon, whereas torque is 11 NM more than Chrysler Neon. Thanks to more power Chrysler PT Cruiser reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.7 | 7.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.5 l/100km | 8.3 l/100km | |
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The Chrysler Neon is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Chrysler PT Cruiser consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler Neon, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chrysler PT Cruiser could require 120 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Chrysler PT Cruiser consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler Neon. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 57 litres | 47 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 590 km in combined cycle | |
| 810 km on highway | 740 km on highway | ||
| 600 km with real consumption | 560 km with real consumption | ||
| Chrysler PT Cruiser gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 370'000 km | 380'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mitsubishi Eclipse, Chrysler Sebring | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Chrysler Stratus, Dodge Neon | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.29 m | 4.39 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.60 m | 1.42 m | |
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Chrysler PT Cruiser is smaller, but higher. Chrysler PT Cruiser is 10 cm shorter than the Chrysler Neon, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Chrysler PT Cruiser is 18 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 370 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chrysler PT Cruiser is 0.3 metres more than that of the Chrysler Neon. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`000 | 1`600 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 800 | |
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