Chrysler Neon 1999 vs Ford Focus 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 133 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 177 NM | 178 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.8 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
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Ford Focus is a more dynamic driving. Chrysler Neon engine produces 3 HP more power than Ford Focus, but torque is 1 NM less than Ford Focus. Despite the higher power, Chrysler Neon reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.9 | 8.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.3 l/100km | 8.6 l/100km | |
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The Chrysler Neon is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Chrysler Neon consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Focus, which means that by driving the Chrysler Neon over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Chrysler Neon consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Focus. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 47 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 590 km in combined cycle | 630 km in combined cycle | |
| 740 km on highway | 790 km on highway | ||
| 560 km with real consumption | 630 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: | 380'000 km | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Ford Focus engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Chrysler Stratus, Dodge Neon | Used also on Ford Cougar | |
| 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`600 | 1`715 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1000 | |
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