Toyota Corolla 1997 vs Chrysler Neon 1997
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 133 HP | |
| Torque: | 145 NM | 174 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.2 seconds | 9.2 seconds | |
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Chrysler Neon is a more dynamic driving. Toyota Corolla engine produces 23 HP less power than Chrysler Neon, whereas torque is 29 NM less than Chrysler Neon. Due to the lower power, Toyota Corolla reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.0 | 8.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.6 l/100km | 9.2 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Corolla is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Toyota Corolla consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler Neon, which means that by driving the Toyota Corolla over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Toyota Corolla consumes 1.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler Neon. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 47 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 550 km in combined cycle | |
| 780 km on highway | 710 km on highway | ||
| 650 km with real consumption | 510 km with real consumption | ||
| Toyota Corolla gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 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. | |||
| 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: | 4.30 m | 4.36 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.38 m | 1.37 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Toyota Corolla is 6 cm shorter than the Chrysler Neon, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Toyota Corolla is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 390 litres | 364 litres | |
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Toyota Corolla has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Toyota Corolla has 26 litres more trunk space than the Chrysler Neon. The Chrysler Neon may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.6 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota Corolla is 1.2 metres less than that of the Chrysler Neon, which means Toyota Corolla can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`615 | 1`600 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 600 | 600 | |
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