Chrysler Neon 1997 vs Seat Cordoba 1996
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Chrysler Neon) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Seat Cordoba) 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 belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 133 HP | 64 HP | |
| Torque: | 174 NM | 128 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.2 seconds | 16.9 seconds | |
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Chrysler Neon is more dynamic to drive. Chrysler Neon engine produces 69 HP more power than Seat Cordoba, whereas torque is 46 NM more than Seat Cordoba. Thanks to more power Chrysler Neon reaches 100 km/h speed 7.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.5 | 5.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.2 l/100km | 5.3 l/100km | |
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The Seat Cordoba is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Chrysler Neon consumes 3.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Seat Cordoba, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chrysler Neon could require 525 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Chrysler Neon consumes 3.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Seat Cordoba. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 47 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 550 km in combined cycle | 900 km in combined cycle | |
| 710 km on highway | 1120 km on highway | ||
| 510 km with real consumption | 840 km with real consumption | ||
| Seat Cordoba 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 | 700'000 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 Seat Cordoba engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Chrysler Stratus, Dodge Neon | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Audi 80, Volkswagen Polo, Seat Toledo, Skoda Felicia | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Seat Cordoba might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.36 m | 4.14 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.64 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.42 m | |
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Chrysler Neon is larger, but lower. Chrysler Neon is 22 cm longer than the Seat Cordoba, 7 cm wider, while the height of Chrysler Neon is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 364 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chrysler Neon is 0.8 metres more than that of the Seat Cordoba, which means Chrysler Neon can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`600 | 1`000 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 600 | 800 | |
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