Chrysler Neon 1999 vs BMW 3 series 2001
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 133 HP | 143 HP | |
| Torque: | 177 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.8 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Chrysler Neon engine produces 10 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 23 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Chrysler Neon reaches 100 km/h speed 3.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.8 | 7.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.5 l/100km | 8.4 l/100km | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Chrysler Neon consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chrysler Neon could require 240 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Chrysler Neon consumes 2.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 47 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 530 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| 670 km on highway | 1140 km on highway | ||
| 440 km with real consumption | 750 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 380'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Chrysler Stratus, Dodge Neon | 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.39 m | 4.47 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.42 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Chrysler Neon is 8 cm shorter than the BMW 3 series, 3 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 370 litres | 440 litres | |
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BMW 3 series has more luggage space. Chrysler Neon has 70 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chrysler Neon is 0.8 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series, which means Chrysler Neon can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`600 kg | 1`820 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 800 | 2400 | |
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