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Dodge Neon II 2.0i (133 Hp)
Overall Rating
Dodge Neon:
The Neon is a compact car built from November 1993 until 2005 by the American Chrysler Corporation over two generations. It has a front-engine, front-wheel-drive layout and was available in two-door and four-door sedan body styles. In the United States and Canada, it was sold as either a Dodge or a Plymouth , while in Europe, Mexico, Japan, South Korea, Egypt, Australia, South Africa, and South America, it was branded as a Chrysler....(Read more on Wikipedia)
II Overview:
Dodge Neon (II). With 177 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~9.8 l/100km). Weighing only 1170 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is good (0–100 km/h in 8 s). The top speed reaches 190 km/h. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
The Dodge Neon II was primarily marketed in North America and was not tested by Euro NCAP. US safety ratings (NHTSA) indicated acceptable performance for its class at the time.
2.0i (133 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
A solid and reliable base engine, providing adequate power for daily driving. Paired with a manual, it feels more responsive than the automatic version.
Fuel Economy
Good fuel economy for its class, especially when equipped with a manual transmission, making it an economical choice for everyday use.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Affordable purchase and maintenance
- • Excellent performance options (SRT-4)
- • Simple, robust mechanics
- • Decent handling for its class
- • Spacious interior for a compact
Cons:
- • Basic interior quality and materials
- • Noticeable road and wind noise
- • Mixed reliability reputation for non-SRT models
- • Limited advanced features compared to rivals
- • Dated styling by end of production
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(Neon: 1996 - 1999).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Dodge |
| Model: | Neon |
| Generation: | II |
| Modification (Engine): | 2.0i (133 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1999 |
| End of production: | 2005 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 133 Hp @ 6000 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 66.6 Hp/l [66mm more] |
| Torque: | 177 Nm @ 4600 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | ECB More details about the engine ECB |
| Engine displacement: | 1996 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | OHC |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4.3 l |
| Coolant: | 6.2 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 87.5 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 83 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 9.8:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 9.8 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 7.6 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 8.7 l/100 km |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 8 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 8 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 190 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 8.8 kg/Hp, 113.7 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 6.6 kg/Nm, 151.3 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 7.6 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1170 |
| Max. weight: | 1570 |
| Max load: | 400 |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 371 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 47 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4430 mm mm [66mm more] |
| Width: | 1712 mm mm [3mm less] |
| Height: | 1422 mm mm [80mm more] |
| Wheelbase: | 2667 mm mm [25mm more] |
| Front track: | 1474 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1472 mm |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 5 |
| Transmission type | Manual |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Disc |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 185/65 R15 |
| Wheel rims size | 15 |
| Front suspension | Spring Strut |
| Rear suspension | Spring Strut |
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