Chrysler Neon 1999 vs Mitsubishi Carisma 1997
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 133 HP | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 177 NM | 137 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.8 seconds | 12.1 seconds | |
| Chrysler Neon engine produces 33 HP more power than Mitsubishi Carisma, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Mitsubishi Carisma. Despite the higher power, Chrysler Neon reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.8 | 7.2 | |
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The Mitsubishi Carisma is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Chrysler Neon consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Carisma, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chrysler Neon could require 240 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 47 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 530 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 670 km on highway | 1050 km on highway | ||
| Mitsubishi Carisma gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Chrysler Stratus, Dodge Neon | Used also on Mitsubishi Lancer | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| 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 | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.40 m | |
| Chrysler Neon is 9 cm shorter than the Mitsubishi Carisma, width is practically the same , while the height of Chrysler Neon is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 370 litres | 460 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 460 litres | |
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Mitsubishi Carisma has more luggage space. Chrysler Neon has 90 litres less trunk space than the Mitsubishi Carisma. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chrysler Neon is 0.4 metres more than that of the Mitsubishi Carisma, which means Chrysler Neon can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`600 | 1`630 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 800 | 800 | |
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