Ford Sierra 1988 vs Dodge Neon 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 HP | 152 HP | |
| Torque: | 276 NM | 183 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.5 seconds | 7.7 seconds | |
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Ford Sierra is more dynamic to drive. Ford Sierra engine produces 52 HP more power than Dodge Neon, whereas torque is 93 NM more than Dodge Neon. Thanks to more power Ford Sierra reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.3 | 7.3 | |
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The Dodge Neon is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Ford Sierra consumes 3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Dodge Neon, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Ford Sierra could require 450 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 47 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 580 km in combined cycle | 640 km in combined cycle | |
| Dodge Neon gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Dodge Neon) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Ford Sierra) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.49 m | 4.43 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.42 m | |
| Ford Sierra is 6 cm longer than the Dodge Neon, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Ford Sierra is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 371 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`350 | 1`580 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1400 | no data | |
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