Chrysler Neon 2001 vs Ford Focus 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 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: | 115 HP | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 157 NM | 145 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 11 seconds | |
| Chrysler Neon engine produces 15 HP more power than Ford Focus, whereas torque is 12 NM more than Ford Focus. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.3 | 6.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.7 l/100km | 7.5 l/100km | |
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The Ford Focus is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Chrysler Neon consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Focus, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chrysler Neon could require 75 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Chrysler Neon consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Focus. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 47 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 640 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 780 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| 610 km with real consumption | 730 km with real consumption | ||
| Ford Focus gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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 | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Chrysler PT Cruiser | Used only for this car | |
| 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.39 m | 4.38 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Chrysler Neon is 1 cm longer than the Ford Focus, 1 cm wider, while the height of Chrysler Neon is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 370 litres | 490 litres | |
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Ford Focus has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Chrysler Neon has 120 litres less trunk space than the Ford Focus. This could mean that the Chrysler Neon uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chrysler Neon is 0.1 metres less than that of the Ford Focus. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`650 | 1`615 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1000 | |
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