Chrysler Neon 1997 vs BMW 3 series 1998
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Chrysler Neon) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (BMW 3 series) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| 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 | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 174 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.2 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
| Chrysler Neon engine produces 3 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 106 NM less than BMW 3 series. Despite less power, Chrysler Neon reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.5 | 5.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.2 l/100km | 6.3 l/100km | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Chrysler Neon consumes 2.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chrysler Neon could require 420 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Chrysler Neon consumes 2.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 47 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 550 km in combined cycle | 1100 km in combined cycle | |
| 710 km on highway | 1400 km on highway | ||
| 510 km with real consumption | 1000 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 480'000 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 BMW 3 series 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 also on BMW 5 sērija | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.36 m | 4.47 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.42 m | |
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Chrysler Neon is smaller. Chrysler Neon is 11 cm shorter than the BMW 3 series, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Chrysler Neon is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 364 litres | 440 litres | |
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BMW 3 series has more luggage space. Chrysler Neon has 76 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chrysler Neon is 0.8 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series, which means Chrysler Neon can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`600 | 1`875 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 600 | 2200 | |
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