1998 Dodge Neon Specifications

2-Door Coupe Competition
MSRP based on 2-Door Coupe Competition
 

Quick Specs

Gas Mileage 29 mpg City/41 mpg Hwy
Engine Gas I4, 2.0L
EPA Class Compact
Style Name 2dr Cpe Competition
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity 5
Passenger Doors 2
Body Style 2dr Car

Dimensions

Vehicle
EPA Classification Compact
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs) 2461
Interior Dimensions
Front Shoulder Room (in) 52.0
Second Hip Room (in) 53.9
Front Head Room (in) 39.6
Second Leg Room (in) 35.1
Passenger Capacity 5
Front Hip Room (in) 50.3
Front Leg Room (in) 42.5
Second Shoulder Room (in) 54.8
Passenger Volume (ft³) 91.2
Second Head Room (in) 36.5
Exterior Dimensions
Track Width, Front (in) 57.4
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 67.5
Liftover Height (in) 29.4
Wheelbase (in) 104.0
Track Width, Rear (in) 57.4
Height, Overall (in) 54.9
Length, Overall (in) 171.8
Min Ground Clearance (in) 6.0
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume (ft³) 11.8

Fuel Economy

Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) 12.5
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) 29
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) 41

Performance Specs

Engine
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 150 @ 6500
Displacement 2.0L/122
Engine Order Code ECC
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 133 @ 5500
Fuel System SMPI
Engine Type Gas I4
Transmission
Trans Description Cont. Again NA
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.81
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1) NA
Trans Type 5
Third Gear Ratio (:1) 1.36
Clutch Size (in) 8.5
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive
First Gear Ratio (:1) 3.54
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) NA
Trans Description Cont. Manual w/OD
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.03
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) 3.94
Trans Order Code DD4
Second Gear Ratio (:1) 2.13
Reverse Ratio (:1) 3.42
Brakes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 10.1 x 0.8
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) 7.9 x 1.5
Brake Type Power
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) NA
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) NA
Brake ABS System NA
Drum - Rear (Yes or ) Yes
Steering
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) - TBD -
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) 3.2
Steering Type Pwr Rack & Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) 35.4
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall 18.0
Tires
Rear Tire Size P175/70R14
Spare Tire Order Code NA
Front Tire Order Code NA
Spare Tire Size T115/70D14
Front Tire Size P175/70R14
Rear Tire Order Code NA
Wheels
Rear Wheel Material Steel
Spare Wheel Size (in) 14 x 4.0
Front Wheel Size (in) 14 x 5.5
Spare Wheel Material Steel
Front Wheel Material Steel
Rear Wheel Size (in) 14 x 5.5
Suspension
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) 32
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) w/Coil Springs
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) NA
Suspension Type - Front MacPherson Strut
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) 32
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear Chapman Strut
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) 0.79

Safety Features

Safety
Air Bag-Frontal-Driver Yes
Air Bag-Frontal-Passenger Yes
Air Bag-Passenger Switch (On/Off) No
Air Bag-Side Body-Front No
Air Bag-Side Body-Rear No
Air Bag-Side Head-Front No
Air Bag-Side Head-Rear No
Brakes-ABS No
Child Safety Rear Door Locks No
Daytime Running Lights No
Traction Control No
Night Vision No
Rollover Protection Bars No
Fog Lamps No
Parking Aid No
Tire Pressure Monitor No
Back-Up Camera No
Stability Control No
Other Features Passive driver & front passenger "Next Generation" airbag...
Front height adjustable 3-point safety belts
Side guard door beams
Single low-note horn

Warranty

Warranty
Basic Miles/km 36,000
Basic Years 3
Drivetrain Miles/km 36,000
Drivetrain Years 3
Roadside Assistance Miles/km 100,000
Roadside Assistance Years 5

Other Specs

Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) 6.8
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) 450
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) 83
Trailering
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) NA
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) 1000
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) NA
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) 100
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