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2006 Chrysler 300
300-Series 4dr Sdn 300C AWD
80%
4 votes
2005 Volkswagen Jetta
Jetta Sedan A5 4dr Value Edition Manual
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2005 Dodge Neon
Neon 4dr Sdn SRT4
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Neon 4dr Sdn SRT4
Vehicle
EPA Classification
Large Compact Compact
Engine
Engine Order Code
EZB   EDV
Engine Type
Gas V8 Gas I5 Gas I4
Displacement
5.7L/345 2.5L/151 2.4L/148
Fuel System
MPI SMPI SMPI
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
345 @ 5400 150 @ 5000 230 @ 5300
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
375 @ 4200 170 @ 3750 250 @ 2400-4400
Transmission
Drivetrain
All-Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
Trans Order Code
DGJ   DDR
Trans Type
5 5 5
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic Manual w/OD Manual w/OD
First Gear Ratio (:1)
  3.78 3.65
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
  2.12 2.05
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
  1.36 1.37
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
  1.03 0.97
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
  0.84 0.76
Reverse Ratio (:1)
  3.60 3.47
Clutch Size (in)
    9.4
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
3.07 3.65 3.53
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
17 22 22
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
24 30 30
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
730 60 450
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
160 140 136
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
  10.0 8.0
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
4251 3230 2900
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
2000 N/A  
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
200 N/A  
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
  N/A  
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
  N/A  
Suspension
Suspension Type - Front
Touring Independent Independent
Suspension Type - Rear
Touring Independent Independent
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
  MacPherson Strut MacPherson struts
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
  Multi-link Chapman struts
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
  0.83 0.94
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)
  0.71 0.67
Brakes
Brake Type
Pwr Pwr Pwr
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel 4-Wheel 4-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Yes Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
  12.3 x 0.98 11.0 x 1.10
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
  11.3 x 0.47 10.63 x 0.47
Tires
Front Tire Order Code
TW4    
Rear Tire Order Code
TW4    
Spare Tire Order Code
TBC    
Front Tire Size
P225/60R18 P195/65HR15 P205/50ZR17
Rear Tire Size
P225/60R18 P195/65HR15 P205/50ZR17
Spare Tire Size
Compact P195/65HR15 T115/70D14
Wheels
Front Wheel Size (in)
18 x 7.5 15 x 6 17 x 6.0
Rear Wheel Size (in)
18 x 7.5 15 x 6 17 x 6.0
Spare Wheel Size (in)
  15 x - TBD - 14
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum Steel Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum Steel Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
  Steel Steel
Steering
Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion Pwr Rack & Pinion Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
  16.4 18
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
  3.00 2.70
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
38.9 35.8 41.0
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
19.0 14.5 12.5
Exterior Dimensions
Wheelbase (in)
120.0 101.5 105.0
Length, Overall (in)
196.8 179.3 174.4
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
74.1 69.3 67.4
Height, Overall (in)
58.9 57.5 56.0
Tread Width, Front (in)
63.0 60.7 58.0
Tread Width, Rear (in)
63.1 59.7 58.1
Min Ground Clearance (in)
  5.4 6.1
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume (ft³)
15.6 16.0 13.1
Interior Dimensions
Passenger Capacity
5 5 5
Passenger Volume (ft³)
105.6 91 89.2
Front Head Room (in)
38.7 38.5 38.4
Front Leg Room (in)
41.8 41.2 42.2
Front Shoulder Room (in)
59.4 54.8 53.4
Front Hip Room (in)
55.9   52.4
Second Head Room (in)
37.0 37.2 36.7
Second Leg Room (in)
40.2 35.4 34.8
Second Shoulder Room (in)
57.7 53.1 52.8
Second Hip Room (in)
55.9   52.9
Summary
Vehicle Name
300-Series A5 Jetta SRT4
Body Style
Sedan 4 Door Sdn 4 Door Sedan