2003 Dodge Neon Review Summary & Specs
SE Sedan
Practical, affordable and fun to drive.
Summary & Specs
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Dodge Neon offers good value in a compact sedan. It's roomy and comfortable. It's smoother and quieter than pre-2000 Neon models, but is not at the top of the class in terms of refinement.
The SE model's sticker is temptingly low, but remember that air conditioning, antilock brakes, power door locks, remote keyless entry, power windows and other conveniences we now take for granted are all extra-cost options. SXT is a good value because it comes well equipped.
The sporty and fun-to-drive R/T offers more fun with heightened levels of performance, while the SRT-4 delivers even higher levels of performance.
Specs
| Vehicle Category |
Compact Cars |
| Editor |
Mitch McCullough, Editor-in-chief |
| Model Lineup |
SE ($12,585); SXT ($14,895); R/T ($16,735); SRT-4 ($19,995) |
| Engines (standard) |
2.0-liter sohc 16v inline-4 |
| Engines (optional) |
132-hp 2.0-liter sohc 16v inline-4; 150-hp 2.0-liter sohc 16v inline-4; 215-hp 2.4-liter dohc 16v turbocharged inline-4 |
| Transmissions (standard) |
5-speed manual |
| Transmissions (optional) |
5-speed manual; 4-speed automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) |
dual front airbags, LATCH child-seat anchors, side-impact door beams |
| Safety Equipment (optional) |
side air bags, ABS with traction control |
| Basic Warranty |
5 years/60,000 miles |
| Assembled In |
Belvedere, Illinois |
| Manufacturer Phone |
1-800-4A-DODGE |
| Manufacturer URL |
www.4adodge.com |
| Base Price MSRP |
$12,585 |
Specs as Tested
| Model Tested MSRP |
SXT ($14,895) |
| Standard Equipment |
air conditioning, AM/FM/CD stereo with six speakers, power front windows, power door locks, remote keyless entry, power mirrors, power trunk lid release, split 60/40 folding rear seats, variable intermittent wipers, rear defroster, visor vanity mirror, floor mats, trunk light, tilt steering column |
| Destination Charge |
515 |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) |
spoiler (no cost); sport appearance group ($150) includes body-color center stack, fog lamps, special aluminum wheels |
| Gas Guzzler Tax |
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| Price as Tested |
$15,560 |
| Layout |
front-wheel drive |
| Horse Power |
132 @ 5600 |
| Torque |
130 @ 4600 |
| Fuel Economy |
27/33 |
| Wheelbase |
105 |
| Length/Width/Height |
173.1/67.4/56.0 |
| Track Front/Rear |
58.0/58.0 |
| Turning Radius |
38.9 |
| Seating Capacity |
5 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room |
38.4/52.4/42.2 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room |
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| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room |
36.7/52.9/34.8 |
| Trunk Volume |
13.1 |
| Payload |
|
| Towing Capacity |
1500 |
| Front Suspension |
independent |
| Rear Suspension |
independent |
| Ground Clearance |
6.1 |
| Curb Weight |
2626 |
| Stock Tires |
P185/60HR15 |
| Brakes Front/Rear |
disc/drum |
| Fuel Capacity |
12.5 |