Kia Sephia 1998 vs Chrysler Neon 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 88 HP | 133 HP | |
| Torque: | 135 NM | 177 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.8 seconds | 12.8 seconds | |
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Chrysler Neon is a more dynamic driving. Kia Sephia engine produces 45 HP less power than Chrysler Neon, whereas torque is 42 NM less than Chrysler Neon. Due to the lower power, Kia Sephia reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.9 | 8.8 | |
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The Kia Sephia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Kia Sephia consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler Neon, which means that by driving the Kia Sephia over 15,000 km in a year you can save 135 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 47 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 630 km in combined cycle | 530 km in combined cycle | |
| 790 km on highway | 670 km on highway | ||
| Kia Sephia gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 380'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Chrysler Neon engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Kia Shuma | 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. Chrysler Neon might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.43 m | 4.39 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.42 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Kia Sephia is 4 cm longer than the Chrysler Neon, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 370 litres | 370 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Sephia is 1 metres less than that of the Chrysler Neon, which means Kia Sephia can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`590 | 1`600 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 800 | 800 | |
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