Honda Accord 2001 vs Chrysler Neon 1997
| 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: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 133 HP | |
| Torque: | 175 NM | 174 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.1 seconds | 9.2 seconds | |
| Honda Accord engine produces 3 HP more power than Chrysler Neon, whereas torque is 1 NM more than Chrysler Neon. Despite the higher power, Honda Accord reaches 100 km/h speed 2.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.5 | 8.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.3 l/100km | 9.2 l/100km | |
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The Chrysler Neon is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Honda Accord consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler Neon, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Honda Accord could require 150 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Honda Accord consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler Neon. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 47 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 550 km in combined cycle | |
| 890 km on highway | 710 km on highway | ||
| 690 km with real consumption | 510 km with real consumption | ||
| Honda Accord gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 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 Honda Accord engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Chrysler Neon engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.60 m | 4.36 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.37 m | |
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Honda Accord is larger. Honda Accord is 24 cm longer than the Chrysler Neon, 4 cm wider, while the height of Honda Accord is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 364 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Honda Accord is 0.6 metres more than that of the Chrysler Neon, which means Honda Accord can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`600 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 600 | |
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