Chrysler PT Cruiser 2003 vs Chrysler Neon 2001
| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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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: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 157 NM | 157 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.5 seconds | 11 seconds | |
| Chrysler PT Cruiser and Chrysler Neon have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. Chrysler PT Cruiser reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 7.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.0 l/100km | 7.7 l/100km | |
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The Chrysler Neon is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Chrysler PT Cruiser consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler Neon, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chrysler PT Cruiser could require 60 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Chrysler PT Cruiser consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler Neon. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 57 litres | 47 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 640 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 780 km on highway | ||
| 630 km with real consumption | 610 km with real consumption | ||
| Chrysler PT Cruiser gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 10 years | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.29 m | 4.39 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.60 m | 1.42 m | |
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Chrysler PT Cruiser is smaller, but higher. Chrysler PT Cruiser is 10 cm shorter than the Chrysler Neon, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Chrysler PT Cruiser is 18 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 370 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chrysler PT Cruiser is 0.3 metres more than that of the Chrysler Neon. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`000 | 1`650 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 800 | |
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