Chrysler Neon 1997 vs Chrysler PT Cruiser 2003
| 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 | 1.6 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: | 115 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 152 NM | 157 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.1 seconds | 13.5 seconds | |
| Chrysler Neon and Chrysler PT Cruiser have the same engine power, but Chrysler Neon torque is 5 NM less than Chrysler PT Cruiser. Chrysler Neon reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.3 | 7.7 | |
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The Chrysler PT Cruiser is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Chrysler Neon consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler PT Cruiser, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chrysler Neon could require 90 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 47 litres | 57 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 560 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 700 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| Chrysler PT Cruiser gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 420'000 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 PT Cruiser engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Used also on Chrysler Neon | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Chrysler PT Cruiser might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.36 m | 4.29 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.60 m | |
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Chrysler Neon is larger, but lower. Chrysler Neon is 7 cm longer than the Chrysler PT Cruiser, 1 cm wider, while the height of Chrysler Neon is 23 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 364 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chrysler Neon is 0.3 metres less than that of the Chrysler PT Cruiser. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`600 | 1`000 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 600 | 1200 | |
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