Subaru Impreza 2003 vs Chrysler Neon 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 265 HP | 133 HP | |
| Torque: | 343 NM | 177 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.5 seconds | 12.8 seconds | |
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Subaru Impreza is more dynamic to drive. Subaru Impreza engine produces 132 HP more power than Chrysler Neon, whereas torque is 166 NM more than Chrysler Neon. Thanks to more power Subaru Impreza reaches 100 km/h speed 7.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.1 | 8.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 12.3 l/100km | 10.5 l/100km | |
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The Chrysler Neon is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Subaru Impreza consumes 2.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler Neon, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Subaru Impreza could require 345 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Subaru Impreza consumes 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler Neon. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 47 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 540 km in combined cycle | 530 km in combined cycle | |
| 700 km on highway | 670 km on highway | ||
| 480 km with real consumption | 440 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 300'000 km | 380'000 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: | 26 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| 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: | 4.42 m | 4.39 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.42 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Subaru Impreza is 3 cm longer than the Chrysler Neon, 3 cm wider, while the height of Subaru Impreza is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 395 litres | 370 litres | |
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Subaru Impreza has more luggage capacity. Subaru Impreza has 25 litres more trunk space than the Chrysler Neon. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru Impreza is 0.2 metres more than that of the Chrysler Neon. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`880 | 1`600 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 800 | |
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