Chrysler Stratus 1995 vs Honda Civic 2001
| Body: | Sedan | Coupe | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.7 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 131 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 174 NM | 152 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
| Chrysler Stratus engine produces 11 HP more power than Honda Civic, whereas torque is 22 NM more than Honda Civic. Despite the higher power, Chrysler Stratus reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.2 | 7.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.4 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
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The Honda Civic is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Chrysler Stratus consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda Civic, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chrysler Stratus could require 180 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Chrysler Stratus consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda Civic. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 930 km on highway | 870 km on highway | ||
| 710 km with real consumption | 720 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Chrysler Neon, Dodge Neon | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Honda FR-V, Honda Stream | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Chrysler Stratus might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Chrysler Stratus 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: | 4.75 m | 4.44 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.40 m | |
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Chrysler Stratus is larger, but slightly lower. Chrysler Stratus is 31 cm longer than the Honda Civic, 12 cm wider, while the height of Chrysler Stratus is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 441 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chrysler Stratus is 0.6 metres less than that of the Honda Civic, which means Chrysler Stratus can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`200 | 1`570 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 600 | 1200 | |
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