Chrysler Neon 1999 vs Toyota Corolla 2003
| 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 | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 177 NM | 150 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.8 seconds | 10.2 seconds | |
| Chrysler Neon engine produces 23 HP more power than Toyota Corolla, whereas torque is 27 NM more than Toyota Corolla. Despite the higher power, Chrysler Neon reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.8 | 7.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.5 l/100km | 7.2 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Corolla 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 Toyota Corolla, 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 3.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 47 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 530 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
| 670 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
| 440 km with real consumption | 760 km with real consumption | ||
| Toyota Corolla gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 280'000 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 | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Chrysler Stratus, Dodge Neon | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota Corolla Verso | |
| 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 | 4.38 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.47 m | |
| Chrysler Neon is 1 cm longer than the Toyota Corolla, width is practically the same , while the height of Chrysler Neon is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 370 litres | 437 litres | |
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Toyota Corolla has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Chrysler Neon has 67 litres less trunk space than the Toyota Corolla. 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 | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chrysler Neon is 0.6 metres more than that of the Toyota Corolla, which means Chrysler Neon can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`600 | 1`655 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 800 | 2200 | |
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