Hyundai Elantra 2000 vs Chrysler Neon 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 141 HP | 133 HP | |
| Torque: | 182 NM | 177 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.1 seconds | 10.8 seconds | |
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Hyundai Elantra is more dynamic to drive. Hyundai Elantra engine produces 8 HP more power than Chrysler Neon, whereas torque is 5 NM more than Chrysler Neon. Thanks to more power Hyundai Elantra reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.2 | 7.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.0 l/100km | 8.3 l/100km | |
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By specification Hyundai Elantra consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler Neon, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Hyundai Elantra could require 45 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Hyundai Elantra consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler Neon. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 47 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 590 km in combined cycle | |
| 840 km on highway | 740 km on highway | ||
| 680 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 | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 400'000 km | 380'000 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 7 other car models, including 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Chrysler 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. | |||
| Hyundai Elantra 2000 2.0 engine: Relatively reliable engine with a large resource. Can have inherent vibrations and is noisier than a typical petrol engine. Spare parts widely available. May have problems with ignition system and temperature ... More about Hyundai Elantra 2000 2.0 engine | |||
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`780 | 1`600 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 800 | |
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