Chrysler Neon 1997 vs Suzuki Baleno 1998

 
Chrysler Neon
1997 - 1999
Suzuki Baleno
1998 - 2001
Gearbox: AutomaticManual
Engine: 2.0 Petrol1.3 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing beltTiming belt

Performance

Power: 133 HP85 HP
Torque: 174 NM103 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 9.2 seconds12.5 seconds
Chrysler Neon is more dynamic to drive.
Chrysler Neon engine produces 48 HP more power than Suzuki Baleno, whereas torque is 71 NM more than Suzuki Baleno. Thanks to more power Chrysler Neon reaches 100 km/h speed 3.3 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 8.56.6
Real fuel consumption: 9.2 l/100km7.3 l/100km
The Suzuki Baleno is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
By specification Chrysler Neon consumes 1.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Baleno, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chrysler Neon could require 285 litres more fuel.
By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Chrysler Neon consumes 1.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Baleno.
Fuel tank capacity: 47 litres51 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 550 km in combined cycle770 km in combined cycle
710 km on highway910 km on highway
510 km with real consumption690 km with real consumption
Suzuki Baleno 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 km420'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration: 11 years10 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Chrysler Stratus, Dodge NeonInstalled on at least 2 other car models, including Suzuki Jimny, Suzuki Wagon R+
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts.
Hydraulic tappets: yesno
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 m4.22 m
Width: 1.71 m1.69 m
Height: 1.37 m1.39 m
Chrysler Neon is larger, but slightly lower.
Chrysler Neon is 14 cm longer than the Suzuki Baleno, 2 cm wider, while the height of Chrysler Neon is 2 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 364 litresno data
Turning diameter: 10.8 meters9.8 meters
The turning circle of the Chrysler Neon is 1 metres more than that of the Suzuki Baleno, which means Chrysler Neon can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): 1`6001`100
Safety: no data
Quality: no data
above average
Average price (€): 600800
Pros and Cons: Chrysler Neon has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • lower price
Suzuki Baleno has
  • lower fuel consumption
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • longer expected engine lifespan
  • better manoeuvrability
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