BMW 3 series 2001 vs Chrysler Neon 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| 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: | 143 HP | 133 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 177 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 seconds | 12.8 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 10 HP more power than Chrysler Neon, whereas torque is 23 NM more than Chrysler Neon. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 3.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 8.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.4 l/100km | 10.5 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 1.6 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 240 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 2.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler Neon. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 47 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 870 km in combined cycle | 530 km in combined cycle | |
| 1140 km on highway | 670 km on highway | ||
| 750 km with real consumption | 440 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: | 380'000 km | 380'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 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. Chrysler Neon might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.47 m | 4.39 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.42 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. BMW 3 series is 8 cm longer than the Chrysler Neon, 3 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 440 litres | 370 litres | |
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BMW 3 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 3 series has 70 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`820 | 1`600 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2800 | 800 | |
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