Dodge Neon 2000 2.0 132 Hp Automatic

Dodge Neon 2000 2.0 petrol description

Sedan Dodge Neon 2000 2.0 132 Hp Automatic has been produced from January, 2003 to January, 2005. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 2.0 litres, which produces power of 132 horsepower on 5600 rpm and torque 176 Nm (Newton metres) on 4600 revolutions per minute.

This 4-cylinder 16-valve engine camshaft is driven by belt (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system, this is an atmospheric engine (without turbine). The engine meets the Euro 3 emissions standard. Engine lifespan (mileage before major repairs or overhaul) can last from 240 up to 410 thousand kilometres. Remember that engine life depends on regular maintenance and the quality of the materials used (oils, fuels, etc.).
More engine specs 
This Dodge Neon 2.0 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 4.3 litres.

Dodge Neon 2000 2.0 132 Hp Automatic has front wheel drive (FWD) and automatic gearbox with 4 gears.
Dodge Neon 2000 2.0 132 Hp Automatic accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 9.5 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 180 km/h.

Dodge Neon 2000 2.0 132 Hp Automatic fuel consumption is 8.4 litres per 100km in combined city/highway mode (11.9 km/l), city fuel economy - 9.8 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 7.6 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 47 litres or 12.42 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 540 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 600 kilometers on highway.

With the same engine there are also two other Dodge Neon versions - with manual gearbox (Dodge Neon 2000 2.0 132 Hp MT), and with manual gearbox (Dodge Neon 2003 2.0 132 Hp MT) available:
  • Dodge Neon 2000 2.0 132 Hp MT is more dynamic - it reaches 100 km/h 0.5 seconds faster (in 9 seconds), moreover, it is more economic with manufacturer's fuel consumption is lower by 1.4 litres per 100 km or 17 % - 7.0 litres per 100 km
  • Dodge Neon 2003 2.0 132 Hp MT manufacturer's fuel consumption is lower by 0.7 litres per 100 km or 8 % - 7.7 litres per 100 km
Dodge Neon 2000

Dodge Neon 2000 2.0 132 Hp Automatic technical data

Model: Dodge Neon 2.0 132 Hp Automatic
Body style: Sedan
Production period: 2003. January ... 2005. January 
Engine: 1996 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders CO2 emissions: no data
Power: 132 HP ON 5600 RPM Torque: 176 NM ON 4600 RPM
Gearbox: Automatic gearbox (4 gears) Drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)
Top speed: 180 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 9.5 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 8.4 (combined) 9.8 (urban) 7.6 (highway)
Fuel tank capacity: 47 litres (12.4 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.43m (length) 1.71m (width) 1.42m (height)
Seats: 5 seats
Trunk capacity: 371 litres
Gross weight: 1570 kg

Dodge Neon 2000 2.0 132 Hp Automatic engine ECB

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 240,000 to 410,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.
The engine has hydraulic valve tappets (lifters), which provide quieter operation and do not require periodic adjustment, but are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in the event of failure.
Engine displacement 1996 cm3
Number of cylinders 4
Bore (cylinder diameter) 87.5 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 83 mm
Compression ratio 9.8 : 1
Camshaft drive Timing belt

Timing belt engines are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain engines, but belt usually needs to be replaced more often and the risk of breakage is higher.

Fuel system Injection
Dodge Neon 2000 2.0 132 Hp Automatic oil type 5W-30
Oil capacity 4.3 litres (4.5 quarts)
Power 132 HP ON 5600 RPM
Torque 176 NM ON 4600 RPM
Start of production (year) 1994
Duration of production 11 years
Engine also used on Chrysler Neon Chrysler Stratus

Generally, the use of an engine in several models and its long production run is an indication of the quality of the engine and the success of its design.

All Dodge Neon sedan [2000 - 2005] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox
Dodge Neon 2000 1.6 Jan 2000 — Jan 2003 1.6 Petrol 116 HP 7.4 l/100km Manual (5)
Dodge Neon 2000 2.0 132 Hp

Most fuel efficient version

2.0 Petrol 132 HP 7.0 l/100km Manual (5)
Dodge Neon 2003 2.0 132 Hp Jan 2003 — Jan 2005 2.0 Petrol 132 HP 7.7 l/100km Manual (5)
Dodge Neon 2003 2.0 132 Hp Automatic Jan 2003 — Jan 2005 2.0 Petrol 132 HP 8.4 l/100km Automatic (4)
Dodge Neon 2000 2.0 152 Hp 2.0 Petrol 152 HP 7.3 l/100km Manual (5)
Dodge Neon 2003 2.0 152 Hp Jan 2003 — Jan 2005 2.0 Petrol 152 HP - Manual (5)
Dodge Neon 2003 2.0 152 Hp Automatic Jan 2003 — Jan 2005 2.0 Petrol 152 HP - Automatic (4)
Dodge Neon 2003 2.4 T SRT Jan 2003 — Jan 2005

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 5.9 seconds

2.4 Petrol 215 HP 10.8 l/100km Manual (5)
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