Chrysler Neon 1997 vs Volvo S40 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 | 109 HP | |
| Torque: | 174 NM | 145 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.2 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Chrysler Neon is more dynamic to drive. Chrysler Neon engine produces 24 HP more power than Volvo S40, whereas torque is 29 NM more than Volvo S40. Thanks to more power Chrysler Neon reaches 100 km/h speed 2.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.5 | 7.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.2 l/100km | 8.1 l/100km | |
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The Volvo S40 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 Volvo S40, 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 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S40. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 47 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 550 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 710 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 510 km with real consumption | 740 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo S40 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 Volvo S40 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Chrysler Stratus, Dodge Neon | Used also on Volvo V40 | |
| 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. | |||
| 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 | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.41 m | |
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Chrysler Neon is smaller. Chrysler Neon is 12 cm shorter than the Volvo S40, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Chrysler Neon is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 364 litres | 471 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 853 litres | |
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Volvo S40 has more luggage space. Chrysler Neon has 107 litres less trunk space than the Volvo S40. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chrysler Neon is 0.2 metres less than that of the Volvo S40. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`600 | 1`750 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 600 | 800 | |
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