Chrysler Neon 1999 vs Volkswagen Bora 1998
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 133 HP | 101 HP | |
| Torque: | 177 NM | 145 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.8 seconds | 12 seconds | |
| Chrysler Neon engine produces 32 HP more power than Volkswagen Bora, whereas torque is 32 NM more than Volkswagen Bora. Despite the higher power, Chrysler Neon reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.8 | 7.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.5 l/100km | 8.1 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Bora is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Chrysler Neon consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Bora, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chrysler Neon could require 195 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Chrysler Neon consumes 2.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Bora. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 47 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 530 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 670 km on highway | 940 km on highway | ||
| 440 km with real consumption | 670 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Bora gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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 Volkswagen Bora engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Chrysler Stratus, Dodge Neon | Used also on Volkswagen Golf | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Volkswagen Bora 1998 1.6 engine: The most common issues with this engine are unstable idle and excessive vibrations. These problems are often resolved by cleaning the fuel injectors or the throttle body.
Another frequent source of trouble ... More about Volkswagen Bora 1998 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.39 m | 4.38 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Chrysler Neon is 1 cm longer than the Volkswagen Bora, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Chrysler Neon is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 370 litres | 455 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 785 litres | |
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Volkswagen Bora has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Chrysler Neon has 85 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Bora. 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 | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chrysler Neon is 0.2 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Bora. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`600 | 1`720 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1400 | |
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