Chrysler Neon 1997 vs Volvo S40 2000
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Chrysler Neon) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Volvo S40) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 133 HP | 102 HP | |
| Torque: | 174 NM | 215 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 31 HP more power than Volvo S40, but torque is 41 NM less 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 | 5.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.2 l/100km | 5.3 l/100km | |
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The Volvo S40 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Chrysler Neon consumes 3.1 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 465 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Chrysler Neon consumes 3.9 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 | 1110 km in combined cycle | |
| 710 km on highway | 1420 km on highway | ||
| 510 km with real consumption | 1130 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. | |||
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 |
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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`770 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 600 | 800 | |
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