BMW 3 series 1998 vs Chrysler Neon 1997
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Diesel (BMW 3 series) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Chrysler Neon) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 133 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 174 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 9.2 seconds | |
| BMW 3 series engine produces 3 HP more power than Chrysler Neon, whereas torque is 106 NM more than Chrysler Neon. Despite the higher power, BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.7 | 8.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.3 l/100km | 9.2 l/100km | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 3 series consumes 2.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler Neon, which means that by driving the BMW 3 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 420 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 2.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler Neon. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 47 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1100 km in combined cycle | 550 km in combined cycle | |
| 1400 km on highway | 710 km on highway | ||
| 1000 km with real consumption | 510 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 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 BMW 3 series engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on BMW 5 sērija | 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. Chrysler Neon might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.47 m | 4.36 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.37 m | |
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BMW 3 series is larger. BMW 3 series is 11 cm longer than the Chrysler Neon, 3 cm wider, while the height of BMW 3 series is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 440 litres | 364 litres | |
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BMW 3 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 3 series has 76 litres more trunk space than the Chrysler Neon. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.8 metres less than that of the Chrysler Neon, which means BMW 3 series can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`875 | 1`600 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 600 | |
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