Chrysler Neon 1997 vs Chrysler PT Cruiser 2000
| 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: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 133 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 174 NM | 188 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.8 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
| Chrysler Neon engine produces 7 HP less power than Chrysler PT Cruiser, whereas torque is 14 NM less than Chrysler PT Cruiser. Despite less power, Chrysler Neon reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.0 | 8.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.1 l/100km | 9.5 l/100km | |
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The Chrysler Neon is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Chrysler Neon consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler PT Cruiser, which means that by driving the Chrysler Neon over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Chrysler Neon consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler PT Cruiser. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 47 litres | 57 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 580 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| 780 km on highway | 810 km on highway | ||
| 580 km with real consumption | 600 km with real consumption | ||
| Chrysler PT Cruiser gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 370'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 11 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 Mitsubishi Eclipse, Chrysler Sebring | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
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 | 1000 | |
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