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2002 Dodge Neon
All dimensions are in inches (millimeters)
unless otherwise noted.
| Engine |
2.0-Liter, SOHC, SMPI
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2.0-Liter MagnumŽ High-Output,
SOHC, SMPI
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| Availability |
Standard — Base, SE and ES
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Standard — R/T and ACR
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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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| Displacement |
121.8 cu. in. (1995 cu. cm)
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121.8 cu. in. (1995 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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| 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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| Fuel Injection |
Sequential multipoint, electronic, returnless
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Sequential multipoint, electronic, returnless
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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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| Compression Ratio |
9.8:1
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9.8:1
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| Power (SAE net) |
132 bhp @ 5600 rpm
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150 bhp @ 6600 rpm
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| Torque (SAE net) |
130 lb.-ft. @ 4600 rpm
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135 lb.-ft. (@ 4800 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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| Fuel Requirement |
Unleaded regular gasoline, 87 octane (R+M)/2
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Unleaded premium, 91 octane (R+M)/2 — preferred,
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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| Coolant Capacity |
6.5 qt. (6.2L)
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6.5 qt. (6.2L)
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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,
engine modifications(a)
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| Max. Gross Trailer Weight |
1000 lbs. (454 kg) — automatic transmission
1500 lbs.(680 kg) — manual transmission
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1500 lbs. (680 kg)
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| Estimated EPA Fuel Economy (mpg City/Hwy) |
27/33 manual transaxle
24/31 automatic transaxle
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27/33
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| (a)
Meets Low Emission Vehicle (LEV) requirements in all 50 states. |
| Transmission |
Manual, Five-Speed Overdrive
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Automatic, Four-Speed
Overdrive
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| Availability |
Standard — All
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Optional — Neon, SE and ES
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| Description |
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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2.84
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| 2nd |
1.95
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1.57
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| 3rd |
1.36
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1.00
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| 4th |
0.97
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0.69
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| 5th |
0.81
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| Reverse |
3.42
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2.21
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| Final Drive |
3.94 — R/T and ACR
3.55 — all others
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3.91
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| Overall Top-Gear |
3.19 — R/T and ACR
2.88 — all others
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2.694
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| Dimensions
and Capabilities (a) |
Dodge Neon
|
| Wheelbase |
105 (2667)
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| Track, front |
58 (1474)
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| Track, rear |
58 (1472) with drum brakes, 58.1 (1476) with disc
brakes
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| Overall Length |
173.1 (4396.9)
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| Overall Width @ Front Seat Reference Point |
67.4 (1711)
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| Overall Height |
56.0 (1421)
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| Ground Clearance |
6.1 (154)
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| Curb Weight |
2590 lbs. (1175 kg) — base
2630 lbs. (1193 kg) — SE
2648 lbs. (1201 kg) — ES
2709 lbs. (1229 kg) — R/T
2626 lbs. (1191 kg) — ACR
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| Weight Distribution, percent F/R |
61 / 39
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| Drag Coefficient |
Neon, SE and ACR — 0.342, R/T — 0.350
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| Fuel Tank Capacity |
12.5 gal. (47.3L)
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| Accommodations |
Dodge Neon
|
| Seating Capacity, F/R |
2 / 3
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| Front |
| Head room |
38.4 (976)
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| Leg room |
42.2 (1071)
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| Shoulder room |
53.4 (1357)
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| Hip room |
52.4 (1330)
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| Seat travel |
8.7 (220)
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| Recliner range |
40.5°
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| SAE volume |
50.1 cu. ft. (1.42 cu. m)
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Rear
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| Head room |
36.7 (933)
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| Leg room |
34.8 (884)
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| Knee clearance |
0.4 (11)
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| Shoulder room |
52.8 (1341)
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| Hip room |
52.9 (1345)
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| SAE volume |
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 |
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 |
Dodge Neon
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| Front |
MacPherson struts, asymmetrical lower control
arms, coil springs, link-type stabilizer bar — Neon, SE and
ES; stiffer struts and stabilizer bar — R/T; higher-rate springs,
competition-tuned struts with adjustable camber, stiffer stabilizer
bar — ACR
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| Rear |
Chapman struts, coil springs, dual lower transverse
links, lower trailing links — Neon, SE and ES; stiffer struts
and stabilizer bar — R/T; competition-tuned struts, stiffer
stabilizer bar — ACR
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| Steering |
Dodge Neon
|
| Type |
Power rack and pinion—Neon, SE and ES; performance
power rack and pinion—R/T and ACR
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| Overall Ratio |
18:1
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| Steering Turns (lock-to-lock) |
2.8 — 3.05 — base, SE and ES
2.7 — R/T and ACR
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| Turning Diameter (curb-to-curb) |
35.7 ft. (11.5 m) — base, SE, ES and ACR
with manual transaxle
37.5 ft. (10.9 m) — base, SE and ES with automatic transaxle
38.9 ft. (11.8 m) — R/T
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| Tires (a) |
Dodge Neon
|
| Standard — Neon |
| 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 — SE and ES |
| Size and Type |
P185/60R15 all-season touring
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| 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 84V all-season performance
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| Mfr. and Model |
Goodyear Eagle RS-A
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| Revs/Mile (km) |
881 (547)
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| Standard — ACR |
| Size and Type |
185/60R15 all-season performance
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| Mfr. and Model |
Goodyear NCT 3
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| Revs/Mile (km) |
887 (551)
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| (a)
See also Wheel Covers and Wheels under Feature Availability. |
| Wheels (a) |
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 — SE |
| Type and Material |
Stamped steel
|
| Size |
15" x 6"
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| Standard — ES
and ACR, Optional — SE (b) |
| Type and Material |
Cast aluminum
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| Size |
15" x 6"
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(a)
See also Wheel Covers and Wheels under Feature Availability.
(b)Chrome version available on SE. |
| Brakes |
Dodge Neon
|
| Standard — Neon, SE and ES |
| Front: Size and type |
10.1 x 0.87 (257 x 22) vented disc with single-piston
sliding caliper
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| Front: Swept area |
208.1 sq. in. (1342 sq. cm)
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| Rear: Size and type |
7.88 x 1.5 (200 x 38) drum
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| Rear: Swept area |
65.3 sq. in. (421 sq. cm)
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| Power Assist type |
Tandem diaphragm, vacuum
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| Standard — R/T
and ACR, Optional — Neon, SE and ES |
| Front: Size and type |
Same as standard with ABS
|
| Rear: Size and type |
10.63 x 0.35 (270 x 9) solid disc with ABS and
EVBP
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| Rear: Swept area |
149.8 sq. in. (966 sq. cm)
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| Power Assist type |
Same as standard
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| Optional — ES |
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