Dodge Neon (2003 – 2005) vs Volvo V50 (2004 – 2007): specs compared
The Dodge Neon is the more powerful of the two, with up to 230 hp against 220 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.9 s against 7.2 s. It has the higher top speed: 238 km/h against 230 km/h. The Volvo V50 uses less fuel, from 5.0 L/100 km against 7.7 L/100 km. The Dodge Neon is the lighter car, from 1,171 kg against 1,235 kg. At 4,514 mm, the Volvo V50 is 51 mm longer than the Dodge Neon.
| Specification |
Dodge
Neon
2003 – 2005
|
Volvo
V50
2004 – 2007
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | Sweden |
| Documented years | 2003 – 2005 | 2004 – 2007 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 5 | 10 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol, Diesel |
| Drive | FWD | FWD · AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 133 – 230 hp | 102 – 180 hp |
| Torque | 178 – 339 Nm | 150 – 350 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.9 – 9.0 s | 7.2 – 12.1 s |
| Top speed | 180 – 238 km/h | 185 – 230 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.7 – 10.8 L/100 km | 5.0 – 9.5 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,430 – 4,463 mm | 4,514 mm |
| Width | 1,709 – 1,712 mm | 1,770 mm |
| Height | 1,420 – 1,435 mm | 1,453 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,667 mm | 2,639 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,171 – 1,337 kg | 1,235 – 1,485 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.