Chrysler Neon 2001 vs Chrysler PT Cruiser 2003
| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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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 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 157 NM | 157 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 13.5 seconds | |
| Chrysler Neon and Chrysler PT Cruiser have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. Chrysler Neon reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.3 | 7.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.7 l/100km | 9.0 l/100km | |
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The Chrysler Neon is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Chrysler Neon consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler PT Cruiser, which means that by driving the Chrysler Neon over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Chrysler Neon consumes 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler PT Cruiser. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 47 litres | 57 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 640 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 780 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| 610 km with real consumption | 630 km with real consumption | ||
| Chrysler PT Cruiser gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 10 years | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.39 m | 4.29 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.60 m | |
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Chrysler Neon is larger, but lower. Chrysler Neon is 10 cm longer than the Chrysler PT Cruiser, 1 cm wider, while the height of Chrysler Neon is 18 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 370 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chrysler Neon is 0.3 metres less than that of the Chrysler PT Cruiser. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`650 | 1`000 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1200 | |
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