Chrysler Neon 1999 vs Subaru Impreza 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 133 HP | 265 HP | |
| Torque: | 177 NM | 343 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.8 seconds | 5.5 seconds | |
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Subaru Impreza is a more dynamic driving. Chrysler Neon engine produces 132 HP less power than Subaru Impreza, whereas torque is 166 NM less than Subaru Impreza. Due to the lower power, Chrysler Neon reaches 100 km/h speed 7.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.8 | 11.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.5 l/100km | 12.3 l/100km | |
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The Chrysler Neon is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Chrysler Neon consumes 2.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Impreza, which means that by driving the Chrysler Neon over 15,000 km in a year you can save 345 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Chrysler Neon consumes 1.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Impreza. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 47 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 530 km in combined cycle | 540 km in combined cycle | |
| 670 km on highway | 700 km on highway | ||
| 440 km with real consumption | 480 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 300'000 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 Chrysler Neon engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 26 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. | |||
| 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 | 4.42 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Chrysler Neon is 3 cm shorter than the Subaru Impreza, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Chrysler Neon is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 370 litres | 395 litres | |
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Subaru Impreza has more luggage space. Chrysler Neon has 25 litres less trunk space than the Subaru Impreza. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chrysler Neon is 0.2 metres less than that of the Subaru Impreza. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`600 | 1`880 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 800 | 3600 | |
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