Chrysler Neon 1994 vs Audi A3 1996
| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 133 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 175 NM | 173 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.8 seconds | 11.2 seconds | |
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Chrysler Neon is more dynamic to drive. Chrysler Neon engine produces 8 HP more power than Audi A3, whereas torque is 2 NM more than Audi A3. Thanks to more power Chrysler Neon reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.3 | 8.9 | |
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The Chrysler Neon is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Chrysler Neon consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3, which means that by driving the Chrysler Neon over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 42 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 500 km in combined cycle | 610 km in combined cycle | |
| Audi A3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 460'000 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 Audi A3 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Chrysler Stratus, Dodge Neon | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Audi A6, Audi A4, Skoda Octavia, Volkswagen Bora | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.36 m | 4.15 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.38 m | 1.42 m | |
| Chrysler Neon is 21 cm longer than the Audi A3, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Chrysler Neon is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 364 litres | 350 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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| Chrysler Neon has 14 litres more trunk space than the Audi A3. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`625 | 1`650 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 600 | 1000 | |
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