Dodge Neon 2003 vs Nissan Sentra 1998
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.5 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: | 215 HP | 177 HP | |
| Torque: | 332 NM | 244 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.9 seconds | 7.2 seconds | |
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Dodge Neon is more dynamic to drive. Dodge Neon engine produces 38 HP more power than Nissan Sentra, whereas torque is 88 NM more than Nissan Sentra. Thanks to more power Dodge Neon reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.8 | 9.6 | |
| Dodge Neon consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Sentra, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Dodge Neon could require 180 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 47 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 430 km in combined cycle | 520 km in combined cycle | |
| 580 km on highway | 590 km on highway | ||
| Nissan Sentra gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 25 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Chrysler PT Cruiser | Used also on Nissan X-Trail | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Nissan Sentra 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: | 4.50 m | 4.51 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.41 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Dodge Neon and Nissan Sentra are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 370 litres | 329 litres | |
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Dodge Neon has more luggage capacity. Dodge Neon has 41 litres more trunk space than the Nissan Sentra. | |||
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