Volkswagen Passat 1981 vs Chrysler Neon 1999
| 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: | 1.9 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 133 HP | |
| Torque: | 154 NM | 177 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | 10.8 seconds | |
| Volkswagen Passat engine produces 18 HP less power than Chrysler Neon, whereas torque is 23 NM less than Chrysler Neon. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Passat reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.2 | 7.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.2 l/100km | 8.3 l/100km | |
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The Chrysler Neon is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Passat consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler Neon, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Passat could require 195 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Passat consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler Neon. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 47 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 590 km in combined cycle | |
| 650 km with real consumption | 560 km with real consumption | ||
| 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`600 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 600 | 800 | |
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