Chrysler Neon 1999 vs Suzuki Liana 2002
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.6 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 | 103 HP | |
| Torque: | 177 NM | 144 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.8 seconds | 12 seconds | |
| Chrysler Neon engine produces 30 HP more power than Suzuki Liana, whereas torque is 33 NM more than Suzuki Liana. Despite the higher power, Chrysler Neon reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.8 | 7.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.5 l/100km | 7.9 l/100km | |
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The Suzuki Liana is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Chrysler Neon consumes 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Liana, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chrysler Neon could require 270 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Chrysler Neon consumes 2.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Liana. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 47 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 530 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 670 km on highway | 860 km on highway | ||
| 440 km with real consumption | 630 km with real consumption | ||
| Suzuki Liana gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 23 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Chrysler Stratus, Dodge Neon | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Suzuki Grand Vitara, Suzuki Swift, Suzuki SX4, Suzuki Vitara | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Suzuki Liana 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 | 4.35 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.69 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.54 m | |
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Chrysler Neon is larger, but lower. Chrysler Neon is 4 cm longer than the Suzuki Liana, 2 cm wider, while the height of Chrysler Neon is 12 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 370 litres | 480 litres | |
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Suzuki Liana has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Chrysler Neon has 110 litres less trunk space than the Suzuki Liana. 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 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chrysler Neon is 0.8 metres more than that of the Suzuki Liana, which means Chrysler Neon can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`600 | 1`650 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1200 | |
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