Volkswagen Passat 1982 vs Chrysler Neon 2001
| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 70 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 133 NM | 157 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15.6 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Chrysler Neon is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Passat engine produces 45 HP less power than Chrysler Neon, whereas torque is 24 NM less than Chrysler Neon. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Passat reaches 100 km/h speed 4.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 7.3 | |
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The Volkswagen Passat is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Passat consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler Neon, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Passat over 15,000 km in a year you can save 165 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 47 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 960 km in combined cycle | 640 km in combined cycle | |
| Volkswagen Passat gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Chrysler 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 (Volkswagen Passat) 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: | 4.44 m | 4.39 m | |
| Width: | 1.68 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.38 m | 1.42 m | |
| Volkswagen Passat is 5 cm longer than the Chrysler Neon, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Passat is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 390 litres | 370 litres | |
| Volkswagen Passat has 20 litres more trunk space than the Chrysler Neon. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Passat is 0.1 metres less than that of the Chrysler Neon. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`200 | 1`650 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 400 | 800 | |
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