Chrysler Neon 1997 vs Kia Sephia 1998
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 133 HP | 88 HP | |
| Torque: | 174 NM | 135 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.2 seconds | 13.8 seconds | |
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Chrysler Neon is more dynamic to drive. Chrysler Neon engine produces 45 HP more power than Kia Sephia, whereas torque is 39 NM more than Kia Sephia. Thanks to more power Chrysler Neon reaches 100 km/h speed 4.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.5 | 7.9 | |
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The Kia Sephia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Chrysler Neon consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Kia Sephia, 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 | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 550 km in combined cycle | 630 km in combined cycle | |
| 710 km on highway | 790 km on highway | ||
| Kia Sephia gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 330'000 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 Neon 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 Kia Shuma | |
| 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 | 4.43 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.42 m | |
| Chrysler Neon is 7 cm shorter than the Kia Sephia, width is practically the same , while the height of Chrysler Neon is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 364 litres | 370 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 692 litres | |
| Chrysler Neon has 6 litres less trunk space than the Kia Sephia. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 9.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chrysler Neon is 1 metres more than that of the Kia Sephia, which means Chrysler Neon can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`600 | 1`590 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 600 | 800 | |
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