Chrysler Neon 1997 vs Renault Megane 2000
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 133 HP | 107 HP | |
| Torque: | 174 NM | 148 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.2 seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
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Chrysler Neon is more dynamic to drive. Chrysler Neon engine produces 26 HP more power than Renault Megane, whereas torque is 26 NM more than Renault Megane. Thanks to more power Chrysler Neon reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.5 | 7.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.2 l/100km | 7.2 l/100km | |
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The Renault Megane is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Chrysler Neon consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chrysler Neon could require 225 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Chrysler Neon consumes 2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 47 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 550 km in combined cycle | 850 km in combined cycle | |
| 710 km on highway | 1050 km on highway | ||
| 510 km with real consumption | 830 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Megane gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 26 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Chrysler Stratus, Dodge Neon | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Renault Clio, Dacia Duster | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Renault Megane might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| 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. | |||
| Renault Megane 2000 1.6 engine: The engine is very robust and long-lived, up to half a million kilometres, and can suffer minor damage, but overall it is quite reliable. Fuel consumption is relatively high for these engines, but they are not ... More about Renault Megane 2000 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.36 m | 4.44 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.42 m | |
| Chrysler Neon is 8 cm shorter than the Renault Megane, 1 cm wider, while the height of Chrysler Neon is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 364 litres | 510 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1310 litres | |
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Renault Megane has more luggage space. Chrysler Neon has 146 litres less trunk space than the Renault Megane. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chrysler Neon is 0.1 metres more than that of the Renault Megane. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`600 | 1`600 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 600 | 600 | |
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