Chrysler Neon 1997 vs Honda Accord 2001
| 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 | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 133 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 174 NM | 175 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.8 seconds | 11.1 seconds | |
| Chrysler Neon engine produces 3 HP less power than Honda Accord, whereas torque is 1 NM less than Honda Accord. Despite less power, Chrysler Neon reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.0 | 8.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.1 l/100km | 8.8 l/100km | |
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The Chrysler Neon is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Chrysler Neon consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Honda Accord, which means that by driving the Chrysler Neon over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Chrysler Neon consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Honda Accord. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 47 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 580 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 780 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| 580 km with real consumption | 730 km with real consumption | ||
| Honda Accord gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 440'000 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 Honda Accord engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 9 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. Chrysler Neon might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| 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: | 4.36 m | 4.60 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.43 m | |
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Chrysler Neon is smaller. Chrysler Neon is 24 cm shorter than the Honda Accord, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Chrysler Neon is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 364 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chrysler Neon is 0.6 metres less than that of the Honda Accord, which means Chrysler Neon can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`600 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 600 | 1200 | |
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