Chrysler PT Cruiser 2004 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: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 223 HP | 133 HP | |
| Torque: | 332 NM | 177 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.5 seconds | 10.8 seconds | |
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Chrysler PT Cruiser is more dynamic to drive. Chrysler PT Cruiser engine produces 90 HP more power than Chrysler Neon, whereas torque is 155 NM more than Chrysler Neon. Thanks to more power Chrysler PT Cruiser reaches 100 km/h speed 3.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.0 | 7.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.8 l/100km | 8.3 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 2.1 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 315 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Chrysler PT Cruiser consumes 2.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler Neon. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 57 litres | 47 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 570 km in combined cycle | 590 km in combined cycle | |
| 690 km on highway | 740 km on highway | ||
| 520 km with real consumption | 560 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 km | 380'000 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 Chrysler Neon engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Dodge Neon | 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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