2002 Dodge Neon - Specs

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All dimensions are in inches unless otherwise noted.

Engine	2.0-Liter, SOHC, SMPI	2.0-Liter Magnum® High-Output, SOHC, SMPI
Availability	Standard — Base, SE and ES	Standard — R/T and ACR
Type and Description	Four-cylinder, in-line, liquid-cooled	Four-cylinder, in-line, liquid-cooled
Displacement	121.8 cu. in. (1995 cu. cm)	121.8 cu. in. (1995 cu. cm)
Bore x Stroke	3.44 x 3.27 (87.5 x 83.0)	3.44 x 3.27 (87.5 x 83.0)
Valve System	Belt-driven SOHC, 16-valve, rocker arms with roller followers, hydraulic lash adjusters	Belt-driven SOHC, 16-valve, rocker arms with roller followers, hydraulic lash adjusters
Fuel Injection	Sequential multipoint, electronic, returnless	Sequential multipoint, electronic, returnless
Construction	Cast iron block and bedplate, aluminum alloy head, structural aluminum oil pan	Cast iron block and bedplate, aluminum alloy head, structural aluminum oil pan
Compression Ratio	9.8:1	9.8:1
Power (SAE net)	132 bhp @ 5600 rpm	150 bhp @ 6600 rpm
Torque (SAE net)	130 lb.-ft. @ 4600 rpm	135 lb.-ft. (@ 4800 rpm
Max. Engine Speed	6752 rpm manual trans., 6720 automatic trans., electronically limited	6816 rpm, electronically limited
Fuel Requirement	Unleaded regular gasoline, 87 octane (R+M)/2	Unleaded premium, 91 octane (R+M)/2 — preferred, unleaded regular, 87 octane (R+M)/2 — acceptable
Oil Capacity	4 qt. (3.8L) plus filter	4 qt. (3.8L) plus filter
Coolant Capacity	6.5 qt. (6.2L)	6.5 qt. (6.2L)
Emission Controls	Three-way catalyst, twin heated oxygen sensors, engine modifications(a)	Three-way catalyst, twin heated oxygen sensors, engine modifications(a)
Max. Gross Trailer Weight	1000 lbs. (454 kg) — automatic transmission 1500 lbs.(680 kg) — manual transmission	1500 lbs. (680 kg)
Estimated EPA Fuel Economy (mpg City/Hwy)	27/33 manual transaxle 24/31 automatic transaxle	27/33
(a) Meets Low Emission Vehicle (LEV) requirements in all 50 states.

Transmission	Manual, Five-Speed Overdrive	Automatic, Four-Speed Overdrive
Availability	Standard — All	Optional — Neon, SE and ES
Description	Synchronized in all forward ratios; cable-operated, three-plane shifter	Electronic control, electronically modulated converter clutch
Gear Ratios
1st	3.50	2.84
2nd	1.95	1.57
3rd	1.36	1.00
4th	0.97	0.69
5th	0.81	-
Reverse	3.42	2.21
Final Drive	3.94 — R/T and ACR 3.55 — all others	3.91
Overall Top-Gear	3.19 — R/T and ACR 2.88 — all others	2.694

Dimensions and Capabilities (a)	2002 Dodge Neon
Wheelbase	105 (2667)
Track, front	58 (1474)
Track, rear	58 (1472) with drum brakes, 58.1 (1476) with disc brakes
Overall Length	173.1 (4396.9)
Overall Width @ Front Seat Reference Point	67.4 (1711)
Overall Height	56.0 (1421)
Ground Clearance	6.1 (154)
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
Weight Distribution, percent F/R	61 / 39
Drag Coefficient	Neon, SE and ACR — 0.342, R/T — 0.350
Fuel Tank Capacity	12.5 gal. (47.3L)

Accommodations	2002 Dodge Neon
Seating Capacity, F/R	2 / 3
Front
Head room	38.4 (976)
Leg room	42.2 (1071)
Shoulder room	53.4 (1357)
Hip room	52.4 (1330)
Seat travel	8.7 (220)
Recliner range	40.5°
SAE volume	50.1 cu. ft. (1.42 cu. m)
Rear
Head room	36.7 (933)
Leg room	34.8 (884)
Knee clearance	0.4 (11)
Shoulder room	52.8 (1341)
Hip room	52.9 (1345)
SAE volume	39.1 cu. ft. (1.11 cu. m)
EPA Cargo Volume	13.1 cu. ft. (371L)
EPA Interior Volume Index	102.3 cu. ft. (2.90 cu. m)

Body	2002 Dodge Neon
Layout	Transverse front engine, front-wheel drive
Construction	Steel unibody

Suspension	2002 Dodge Neon
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
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

Steering	2002 Dodge Neon
Type	Power rack and pinion—Neon, SE and ES; performance power rack and pinion—R/T and ACR
Overall Ratio	18:1
Steering Turns (lock-to-lock)	2.8 — 3.05 — base, SE and ES 2.7 — R/T and ACR
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

Tires (a)	2002 Dodge Neon
Standard — Neon
Size and Type	P185/65R14 all-season touring
Mfr. and Model	Goodyear Eagle GA
Revs/Mile (km)	893 (555)
Standard — SE and ES
Size and Type	P185/60R15 all-season touring
Mfr. and Model	Goodyear Eagle LS
Revs/Mile (km)	875 (544)
Standard – R/T
Size and Type	195/50R16 84V all-season performance
Mfr. and Model	Goodyear Eagle RS-A
Revs/Mile (km)	881 (547)
Standard — ACR
Size and Type	185/60R15 all-season performance
Mfr. and Model	Goodyear NCT 3
Revs/Mile (km)	887 (551)
(a) See also Wheel Covers and Wheels under Feature Availability.

Wheels (a)	2002 Dodge Neon
Standard — Neon
Type and Material	Stamped steel
Size	14" x 5.5"
Standard — SE
Type and Material	Stamped steel
Size	15" x 6"
Standard — ES and ACR, Optional — SE (b)
Type and Material	Cast aluminum
Size	15" x 6"
(a) See also Wheel Covers and Wheels under Feature Availability. (b)Chrome version available on SE.

Brakes	2002 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
Front: Swept area	208.1 sq. in. (1342 sq. cm)
Rear: Size and type	7.88 x 1.5 (200 x 38) drum
Rear: Swept area	65.3 sq. in. (421 sq. cm)
Power Assist type	Tandem diaphragm, vacuum
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
Rear: Swept area	149.8 sq. in. (966 sq. cm)
Power Assist type	Same as standard
Optional — ES