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Dodge Neon II 2.0 i (152 Hp)
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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 186 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~8.4 l/100km). Weighing only 1180 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is good (0–100 km/h in 7.7 s). The top speed reaches 200 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.
2.0 i (152 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Offers a significant performance boost over the 133 Hp variant, providing a more engaging and spirited drive, especially with a manual transmission.
Fuel Economy
Fuel economy is expected to be competitive for its power output, offering a good balance between performance and running costs.
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): | 2.0 i (152 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1999 |
| End of production: | 2005 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 152 Hp @ 6500 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 76.2 Hp/l [66mm more] |
| Torque: | 186 Nm @ 4000 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | ECH More details about the engine ECH |
| 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: | 8.4 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 6.7 l/100 km |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 7.7 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 7.7 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 200 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 7.8 kg/Hp, 128.8 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 6.3 kg/Nm, 157.6 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 7.3 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1180 |
| Max. weight: | 1580 |
| 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 | 195/50 R16 |
| Wheel rims size | 16 |
| Front suspension | Spring Strut |
| Rear suspension | Spring Strut |
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