Suzuki Liana 2002 vs Chrysler Neon 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 103 HP | 133 HP | |
| Torque: | 144 NM | 177 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 12.8 seconds | |
| Suzuki Liana engine produces 30 HP less power than Chrysler Neon, whereas torque is 33 NM less than Chrysler Neon. Despite less power, Suzuki Liana reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.0 | 8.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.9 l/100km | 10.5 l/100km | |
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The Suzuki Liana is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Suzuki Liana consumes 1.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler Neon, which means that by driving the Suzuki Liana over 15,000 km in a year you can save 270 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Suzuki Liana consumes 2.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler Neon. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 47 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 530 km in combined cycle | |
| 860 km on highway | 670 km on highway | ||
| 630 km with real consumption | 440 km with real consumption | ||
| Suzuki Liana gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 24 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Suzuki Grand Vitara, Suzuki Swift, Suzuki SX4, Suzuki Vitara | 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. Suzuki Liana 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. | |||
| Suzuki Liana 2002 1.6 engine: A simple and robust engine, not particularly demanding in terms of fuel quality.
High engine timing chain lifetime.
Tends to increase oil consumption, head gasket failures may occur. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.35 m | 4.39 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.54 m | 1.42 m | |
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Suzuki Liana is smaller, but higher. Suzuki Liana is 4 cm shorter than the Chrysler Neon, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Suzuki Liana is 12 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 370 litres | |
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Suzuki Liana has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Suzuki Liana has 110 litres more trunk space than the Chrysler Neon. The Chrysler Neon may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Suzuki Liana is 0.8 metres less than that of the Chrysler Neon, which means Suzuki Liana can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`650 | 1`600 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 800 | |
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