Chrysler Neon 1997 vs Mazda 626 1995
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 133 HP | 117 HP | |
| Torque: | 174 NM | 173 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.2 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
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Chrysler Neon is more dynamic to drive. Chrysler Neon engine produces 16 HP more power than Mazda 626, whereas torque is 1 NM more than Mazda 626. Thanks to more power Chrysler Neon reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.5 | 7.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.2 l/100km | 8.1 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 626 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Chrysler Neon consumes 0.8 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 120 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Chrysler Neon consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 626. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 47 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 550 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 510 km with real consumption | 740 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda 626 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 520'000 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 | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Chrysler Stratus, Dodge Neon | Used also on Mazda MX-6 | |
| 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 | 4.70 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.40 m | |
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Chrysler Neon is smaller. Chrysler Neon is 34 cm shorter than the Mazda 626, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Chrysler Neon is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 364 litres | 452 litres | |
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Mazda 626 has more luggage space. Chrysler Neon has 88 litres less trunk space than the Mazda 626. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chrysler Neon is 0.2 metres more than that of the Mazda 626. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`600 | 1`645 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 600 | 600 | |
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