1998 Dodge Neon Review Summary & Specs
Competition Coupe
Refined, but still fun to drive.
Summary & Specs
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Chrysler has done a good job of continuously improving the Neon. It's a much better car now than it was when it was introduced. Even with all the improvements, the Neon does not match some of the other cars in this class when it comes to ride quality and refinement. However, most of these other cars are not nearly as much fun to drive as a Neon.
The Neon offers great acceleration performance, sporty handling and good brakes. When ordered with the R/T package, it's a real sports car. Buy one of these, add a roll cage and you'll be ready to go racing. And as much fun as the R/T is, it still offers plenty of creature comforts to make it an enjoyable car to drive to and from work everyday. For these reasons, the Dodge Neon R/T is one of our top picks in this class.
Specs
| Vehicle Category |
Compact Cars |
| Editor |
Mitch McCullough, Editor-in-Chief |
| Model Lineup |
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| Engines (standard) |
2.0-liter dohc 16v inline 4-cylinder |
| Transmissions (standard) |
5-speed manual |
| Engines (optional) |
132-hp 2.0-liter sohc 16v inline 4-cylinder |
| Transmissions (optional) |
3-speed automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) |
Dual airbags |
| Safety Equipment (optional) |
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| Basic Warranty |
3 years/36,000 miles |
| Assembled In |
Belvidere, Illinois; Toluca, Mexico |
| Manufacturer Phone |
1-800-4A-DODGE |
| Manufacturer URL |
www.4adodge.com |
| Base Price MSRP |
$11,500 |
Specs as Tested
| Model Tested MSRP |
R/T Coupe |
| Standard Equipment |
Air conditioning, AM/FM stereo, intermittent wipers |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) |
ABS; R/T package includes sports suspension, four-wheel disc brakes, performance wheels and tires, sport-tuned power steering, tachometer, leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, rear spoiler, power bulge hood, R/T stripes and badge, body-colored door handles, AM/FM/cassette/CD changer; cruise control, tilt steering column; power sunroof, power windows, power locks, power mirrors, illuminated vanity mirrors; floor mats |
| Destination Charge |
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| Gas Guzzler Tax |
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| Price as Tested |
$15,610 |
| Layout |
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| Horse Power |
150 @ 6500 |
| Torque |
133 @ 5500 |
| Fuel Economy |
29/38 |
| Wheelbase |
104.0 |
| Length/Width/Height |
171.8/67.4/54.9 |
| Track Front/Rear |
57.4/57.4 |
| Turning Radius |
35.4 |
| Seating Capacity |
5 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room |
39.6/50.3/42.5 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room |
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| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room |
36.5/53.9/35.1 |
| Trunk Volume |
11.8 |
| Payload |
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| Towing Capacity |
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| Front Suspension |
Independent |
| Rear Suspension |
Independent |
| Ground Clearance |
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| Curb Weight |
2470 |
| Stock Tires |
P185/65HR14 Goodyear Eagle RSA |
| Brakes Front/Rear |
disc/disc |
| Fuel Capacity |
12.5 |