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All dimensions are in inches (millimeters)
unless otherwise noted.
| Engine |
2.0-Liter, SOHC, SMPI
I4
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2.0-LITER Magnum®
High-Output, SOHC, SMPI I4
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2.4-Liter DOHC, 16-Valve
SMPI Turbocharged
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| Availability |
Standard SE and SXT
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Standard R/T
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Std. SRT-4
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| Type and Description |
Four cylinder, in-line, liquid-cooled
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Four-cylinder, in-line, liquid-cooled
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I-4, liquid-cooled
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| Displacement |
121.8 cu. in. (1995 cu. cm)
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121.8 cu. in. (1995 cu. cm)
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148.2 cu. in. (2429 cu. cm)
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| Bore x Stroke |
3.44 x 3.27 (87.5 x 83.0)
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3.44 x 3.27 (87.5 x 83.0)
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3.44 x 3.98 (87.5 x 101)
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| Valve System |
Belt-driven SOHC, 16-valve, rocker arms with roller
followers, hydraulic lash adjusters
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Belt-driven SOHC, 16-valve, rocker arms with roller
followers, hydraulic lash adjusters
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DOHC, four valves/cylinder,
hydraulic end-pivot roller followers
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| Fuel Injection |
Sequential multipoint, electronic, returnless
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Sequential multipoint, electronic, returnless
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Sequential, multi-port, electronic
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| Construction |
Cast-iron block and bedplate, aluminum alloy head,
structural aluminum oil pan
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Cast-iron block and bedplate, aluminum alloy head,
structural aluminum oil pan
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Semi-permanent mold-aluminum block with cast-iron
liners, cast-aluminum heads
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| Compression Ratio |
9.3:1
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9.8:1
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8.1:1
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| Power (SAE net) |
132 bhp (98 kW) @ 5600 rpm
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150 bhp (112 kW) @ 6600 rpm (75 bhp/L)
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215 bhp (160 kW) @ 5400 rpm (61.8 bhp/L)
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| Torque (SAE net) |
130 lb.-ft. (177 Nm) @ 4600 rpm (66.2 bhp/L)
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135 lb.-ft. (183 Nm) @ 4800 rpm
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245 lb.-ft. (332 Nm) @ 3200-4200 rpm
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| Max. Engine Speed |
6752 rpm manual trans., 6720 automatic trans.,
electronically limited
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6816 rpm, electronically limited
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6240 rpm, electronically limited
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| Fuel Requirement |
Unleaded regular gasoline, 87 octane (R+M)/2
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Unleaded premium, 91 octane (R+M)/2 preferred,
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Unleaded premium, 91 octane (R+M)/2 preferred,
|
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unleaded regular, 87 octane (R+M)/2 acceptable
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unleaded regular, 87 octane (R+M)/2 acceptable
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| Oil Capacity |
4 qt. (3.8L) plus filter
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4 qt. (3.8L) plus filter
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5 qt. (4.75L) with dry filter
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| Coolant Capacity |
6.5 qt. (6.2L)
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6.5 qt. (6.2L)
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8 qt. (7.6L)
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| Emission Controls |
Three-way catalyst, twin heated oxygen sensors,
engine modifications(a)
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Three-way catalyst, twin heated oxygen sensors
and internal engine modifications(a)
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Close-coupled three-way catalyst, heated oxygen
sensors
and internal engine features(a)
|
| Max. Gross Trailer Weight |
1000 lbs. (454 kg) automatic |
1500 lbs. (680 kg)
|
None
|
|
1500 lbs. (680 kg) manual
|
| Estimated EPA Fuel Economy mpg (city/hwy) |
27/33 manual
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27/33
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22/30
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|
24/31 automatic
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| (a)
Meets Low Emission Vehicle (LEV) requirements in all 50 states. |
| Transmission |
Manual, 5-Speed Overdrive
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T850 Manual,
Five-Speed Overdrive |
Automatic, Four-Speed
Overdrive
|
| Availability |
Standard SE, SXT and R/T
|
Standard SRT-4
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Optional SE and SXT
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| Description |
Synchronized in all forward ratios; cable-operated,
three-plane shifter
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Synchronized in all forward ratios; cable-operated,
three-plane shifter
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Electronic control, electronically modulated converter
clutch
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| Gear Ratios |
| 1st |
3.50
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3.65
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2.84
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| 2nd |
1.95
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2.05
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1.57
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| 3rd |
1.36
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1.37
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1.00
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| 4th |
0.97
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0.95
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0.69
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| 5th |
0.72
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0.76
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2.21
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| Reverse |
3.42
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3.47
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-
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| Final Drive |
3.94 - R/T
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3.53
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3.91
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3.55 - SE and SXT
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| Overall Top-Gear |
3.20 - R/T
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3.20
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2.694
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2.55 - SE and SXT
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| Exterior
Dimensions (a) |
2003 Dodge Neon
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| Wheelbase |
105.0 (2667)
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| Track |
Front |
58.0 (1474)
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| Rear |
58.0 (1472) with drum brakes
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58.1 (1476) with disc brakes
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| Overall Length |
174.4 (4430)
|
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67.4 (1711)
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| |
56.0 (1421)
|
| |
6.1 (154)
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| Curb Weight |
SE |
2581 lbs. (1171 kg)
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| SXT |
2626 lbs. (1191 kg)
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| R/T |
2712 lbs. (1230 kg)
|
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2939 lbs. (1333 kg)
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| Weight Distribution, F/R |
62/38
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| Drag Coefficient |
SE and SXT |
0.342
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| R/T |
0.350
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| SRT-4 |
0.37
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| Fuel Tank Capacity |
12.5 gal. (47.3L)
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| (a) All dimensions measured at curb weight. |
| Accommodations |
Front
|
Rear
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| Seating Capacity, F/R |
2 / 3
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| Head room |
38.4 (976)
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36.7 (933)
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| Leg room |
42.2 (1071)
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34.8 (884)
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| Shoulder room |
53.4 (1357)
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52.8 (1341)
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| Hip room |
52.4 (1330)
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52.9 (1345)
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| Seat travel |
8.7 (220)
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-
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| Recliner range |
40.5°
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-
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| Knee clearance |
-
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0.4 (11)
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| SAE volume |
50.1 cu. ft. (1.42 cu. m)
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39.1 cu. ft. (1.11 cu. m)
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| EPA Cargo Volume |
13.1 cu. ft. (371L)
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| EPA Interior Volume Index |
102.3 cu. ft. (2.90 cu. m)
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| Body |
2003 Dodge Neon
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| Layout |
Transverse front engine, front-wheel drive
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| Construction |
Steel unibody
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| Suspension |
2003 Dodge Neon
|
| Front |
MacPherson struts, asymmetrical lower control
arms, coil springs,
link-type stabilizer bar SE and SXT; stiffer struts and stabilizer
bar R/T and SRT-4
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| Rear |
Chapman struts, coil springs, dual lower transverse
links,
lower trailing links SE and SXT; stiffer struts and stabilizer
bar R/T and SRT-4
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| Steering |
2003 Dodge Neon
|
| Type |
Power rack and pinion SE and SXT
|
|
Performance power rack and pinion R/T and
SRT-4
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| Overall Ratio |
18:1
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| Steering Turns (lock-to-lock) |
2.8 3.05 SE
|
|
2.7 SXT, R/T and SRT-4
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Turning Diameter
(curb-to-curb) |
35.7 ft. (11.5 m) SE and SXT with manual
transaxle
|
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37.5 ft. (10.9 m) SE and SXT with automatic transaxle
|
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38.9 ft. (11.8 m) R/T and SRT-4
|
| Tires (a) |
2003 Dodge Neon
|
| Standard — SE |
| Size and Type |
P185/65R14 all-season touring
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| Mfr. and Model |
Goodyear Eagle GA
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| Revs/Mile (km) |
893 (555)
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| Standard — SXT |
| Size and Type |
P185/60R15 all-season touring
|
| Mfr. and Model |
Goodyear Eagle LS
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| Revs/Mile (km) |
875 (544)
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| Standard – R/T |
| Size and Type |
195/50R16 83V all-season performance
|
| Mfr. and Model |
Goodyear Eagle RS-A
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| Revs/Mile (km) |
881 (547)
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| Standard — SRT-4 |
| Size and Type |
205/50R17 all-season performance
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| Mfr. and Model |
Michelin Pilot Sport
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| Revs/Mile (km) |
826 (513)
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| (a)
See also Wheel Covers and Wheels under Feature Availability. |
| Wheels (a) |
2003 Dodge Neon
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| Standard — Neon |
| Type and Material |
Stamped-steel
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| Size |
14 x 5.5
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| Standard — SXT |
| Type and Material |
Cast-aluminum
|
| Size |
15 x 6.0
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| Standard — R/T |
| Type and Material |
Cast-aluminum
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| Size |
16 x 6.0
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| Standard — SRT-4 |
| Type and Material |
Cast-aluminum
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| Size |
17 x 6.0
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| Brakes |
2003 Dodge Neon
|
| Standard — SE and SXT |
| Front |
Size and type |
10.1 x 0.87 (257 x 22) vented disc with single-piston
sliding caliper
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| Swept area |
208.1 sq. in. (1342 sq. cm)
|
| Rear |
Size and type |
7.88 x 1.5 (200 x 38) drum
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| Swept area |
65.3 sq. in. (421 sq. cm)
|
| Power Assist type |
Tandem diaphragm, vacuum
|
| Standard — R/T
and SRT-4, Optional — SE and SXT |
| Front |
Size and type |
Same as standard with ABS
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| Swept area |
208.1 sq. in. (1342 sq. cm)
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| Front |
Size and type |
10.63 x 0.35 (270 x 9) solid disc with ABS and
EVBP
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| Swept area |
149.8 sq. in. (966 sq. cm)
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| Power Assist type |
Tandem diaphragm, vacuum
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