Chrysler Neon 1997 vs Audi A3 1996
| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 152 NM | 173 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.1 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
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Audi A3 is a more dynamic driving. Chrysler Neon engine produces 10 HP less power than Audi A3, whereas torque is 21 NM less than Audi A3. Due to the lower power, Chrysler Neon reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.3 | 8.3 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 47 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 560 km in combined cycle | 660 km in combined cycle | |
| 700 km on highway | 870 km on highway | ||
| Audi A3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 460'000 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 Audi A3 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Audi A6, Audi A4, Skoda Octavia, Volkswagen Bora | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Audi A3 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.36 m | 4.15 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.42 m | |
| Chrysler Neon is 21 cm longer than the Audi A3, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Chrysler Neon is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 364 litres | 350 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1110 litres | |
| Chrysler Neon has 14 litres more trunk space than the Audi A3. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chrysler Neon is 0.1 metres less than that of the Audi A3. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`600 | 1`650 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 600 | 1000 | |
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