Chrysler Neon 1997 vs Mazda 626 1997
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 133 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 174 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.2 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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Chrysler Neon is more dynamic to drive. Chrysler Neon engine produces 18 HP more power than Mazda 626, whereas torque is 4 NM more than Mazda 626. Thanks to more power Chrysler Neon reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.5 | 7.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.2 l/100km | 8.0 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 626 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Chrysler Neon consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 626, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chrysler Neon could require 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Chrysler Neon consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 626. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 47 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 550 km in combined cycle | 810 km in combined cycle | |
| 710 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 510 km with real consumption | 800 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda 626 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 Mazda 626 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 20 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. | |||
| 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 | 4.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.43 m | |
| Chrysler Neon is 22 cm shorter than the Mazda 626, width is practically the same , while the height of Chrysler Neon is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 364 litres | 502 litres | |
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Mazda 626 has more luggage space. Chrysler Neon has 138 litres less trunk space than the Mazda 626. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chrysler Neon is 0.4 metres more than that of the Mazda 626, which means Chrysler Neon can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`600 | 1`685 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 600 | 800 | |
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