Chrysler PT Cruiser 2002 vs Chrysler Neon 1999
| 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: | 2.1 Diesel | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 121 HP | 133 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 177 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.1 seconds | 10.8 seconds | |
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Chrysler Neon is a more dynamic driving. Chrysler PT Cruiser engine produces 12 HP less power than Chrysler Neon, but torque is 123 NM more than Chrysler Neon. Due to the lower power, Chrysler PT Cruiser reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 7.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.5 l/100km | 8.3 l/100km | |
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The Chrysler PT Cruiser is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Chrysler PT Cruiser consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler Neon, which means that by driving the Chrysler PT Cruiser over 15,000 km in a year you can save 150 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Chrysler PT Cruiser consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler Neon. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 57 litres | 47 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 590 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 740 km on highway | ||
| 760 km with real consumption | 560 km with real consumption | ||
| Chrysler PT Cruiser gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 380'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Chrysler Stratus, Dodge Neon | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.39 m | 4.39 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.42 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Chrysler PT Cruiser and Chrysler Neon are practically the same length. | |||
| 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`600 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 800 | |
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