Toyota Corolla 2003 vs Chrysler Neon 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 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: | 110 HP | 133 HP | |
| Torque: | 150 NM | 177 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.2 seconds | 12.8 seconds | |
| Toyota Corolla engine produces 23 HP less power than Chrysler Neon, whereas torque is 27 NM less than Chrysler Neon. Despite less power, Toyota Corolla reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.0 | 8.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.2 l/100km | 10.5 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Corolla is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Toyota Corolla consumes 1.8 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 270 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Toyota Corolla consumes 3.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler Neon. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 47 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 530 km in combined cycle | |
| 930 km on highway | 670 km on highway | ||
| 760 km with real consumption | 440 km with real consumption | ||
| Toyota Corolla gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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: | 12 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota Corolla Verso | 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: | 4.38 m | 4.39 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.42 m | |
| Toyota Corolla is 1 cm shorter than the Chrysler Neon, width is practically the same , while the height of Toyota Corolla is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 437 litres | 370 litres | |
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Toyota Corolla has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Toyota Corolla has 67 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: | 10.2 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota Corolla is 0.6 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`655 | 1`600 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 800 | |
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