Dodge Neon 2003 vs Honda CR-V 2004
| Body: | Sedan | Crossover / SUV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 132 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 176 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 12 seconds | |
| Dodge Neon engine produces 18 HP less power than Honda CR-V, whereas torque is 14 NM less than Honda CR-V. Despite less power, Dodge Neon reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.4 | 9.3 | |
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The Dodge Neon is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Dodge Neon consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Honda CR-V, which means that by driving the Dodge Neon over 15,000 km in a year you can save 135 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 47 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 550 km in combined cycle | 620 km in combined cycle | |
| 610 km on highway | 760 km on highway | ||
| Honda CR-V gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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Honda CR-V 2004: Car features Honda`s real-time four-wheel-drive system, which sends torque to the front wheels under normal conditions. A multi-plate clutch transfers torque to the rear axle when wheel slip is detected (pressure is applied to the clutch by a dual-pump system). To allow ABS to work smoothly, the clutch is also disengaged during braking. | |||
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 | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Chrysler Neon, Chrysler Stratus | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Honda Civic, Honda Accord, 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. Honda CR-V might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Dodge 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: | 4.43 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.71 m | |
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Dodge Neon is smaller. Dodge Neon is 21 cm shorter than the Honda CR-V, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Dodge Neon is 29 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 371 litres | 525 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 952 litres | |
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Honda CR-V has more luggage space. Dodge Neon has 154 litres less trunk space than the Honda CR-V. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.4 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`570 | 1`910 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 3200 | |
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