2000-2005 Dodge Neon: Technical Specifications
Updated: 11/23/08
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Specs for this generation Dodge Neon include everything from fuel mileage to seating capacity to options availability.
Vehicle Dimensions
| Specification | 4-door sedan | |
| Wheelbase, in. | 105.0 | |
| Overall Length, in. | 174.4 | |
| Overall Width, in. | 67.4 | |
| Overall Height, in. | 56.0 | |
| Curb Weight, lbs. | 2559 | |
| Cargo Volume, cu. ft. | 13.1 | |
| Standard Payload, lbs. | -- | |
| Fuel Capacity, gals. | 12.5 | |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | |
| Front Head Room, in. | 39.1 | |
| Max. Front Leg Room, in. | 42.4 | |
| Rear Head Room, in. | 36.8 | |
| Max. Rear Leg Room, in. | 34.8 | |
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Specifications Key: NA = not available; "--" = measurement does not exist. |
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Powertrain Options and Availability
In 2000, only a 132-horsepower version of the overhead-cam 4-cylinder engine was available, offered with either a 5-speed manual gearbox or optional 3-speed automatic transmission. For 2001, a 150-horsepower engine became available in new R/T and ACR sedans, offered only with 5-speed manual gearboxes. In '03 Dodge added the SRT-4 with a turbocharged dual cam 2.4-liter engine that made 215 horsepower. It mated only to a 5-speed manual transmission. For 2004, the SRT-4 engine gained 15 horsepower (to 230) and a limited-slip differential to help quell torque steer.
| Engines | cu. in |
Horse- power | Torque | Transmission: |
Consumer Guide Observed |
| Turbocharged dohc I4 | 2.4 / 148 | 215-230 | 245-250 | 5-speed manual: 22/30 | 5-speed manual: 24.5 |
| ohc I4 | 2.0 / 122 | 150 | 135 | 5-speed manual: 28/35 | 5-speed manual: -- |
| ohc I4 | 2.0 / 122 | 132 | 130 | 5-speed manual: 28/35 3-speed automatic: 25/31 |
5-speed manual: 25.3 3-speed automatic: 24 |
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Specifications Key: NA = not available; "--" = measurement does not exist. |
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Built In: USA
Drive Wheels: transverse front-engine/front-wheel drive








