Hyundai Elantra 2001 vs Chrysler Neon 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Hyundai Elantra) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Chrysler Neon) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 112 HP | 133 HP | |
| Torque: | 235 NM | 177 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.7 seconds | 10.8 seconds | |
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Chrysler Neon is a more dynamic driving. Hyundai Elantra engine produces 21 HP less power than Chrysler Neon, but torque is 58 NM more than Chrysler Neon. Due to the lower power, Hyundai Elantra reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 7.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.5 l/100km | 8.3 l/100km | |
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The Hyundai Elantra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Hyundai Elantra consumes 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler Neon, which means that by driving the Hyundai Elantra over 15,000 km in a year you can save 225 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Hyundai Elantra consumes 1.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler Neon. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 47 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 850 km in combined cycle | 590 km in combined cycle | |
| 1070 km on highway | 740 km on highway | ||
| 840 km with real consumption | 560 km with real consumption | ||
| Hyundai Elantra 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: | 11 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Hyundai Santa FE, Kia Sportage, Kia Ceed, Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Tucson | 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. Hyundai Elantra might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.50 m | 4.39 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.42 m | |
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Hyundai Elantra is larger. Hyundai Elantra is 11 cm longer than the Chrysler Neon, 1 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 415 litres | 370 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1222 litres | no data | |
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Hyundai Elantra has more luggage capacity. Hyundai Elantra has 45 litres more trunk space than the Chrysler Neon. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.1 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Hyundai Elantra is 0.7 metres less than that of the Chrysler Neon, which means Hyundai Elantra can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`880 | 1`600 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 800 | |
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