2003 Dodge Neon - Specs

All dimensions are in inches (millimeters) unless otherwise noted.

Engine	2.0-Liter, SOHC, SMPI I4	2.0-LITER Magnum® High-Output, SOHC, SMPI I4	2.4-Liter DOHC, 16-Valve SMPI Turbocharged
Availability	Standard — SE and SXT	Standard — R/T	Std. — SRT-4
Type and Description	Four cylinder, in-line, liquid-cooled	Four-cylinder, in-line, liquid-cooled	I-4, liquid-cooled
Displacement	121.8 cu. in. (1995 cu. cm)	121.8 cu. in. (1995 cu. cm)	148.2 cu. in. (2429 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)	3.44 x 3.98 (87.5 x 101)
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	DOHC, four valves/cylinder, hydraulic end-pivot roller followers
Fuel Injection	Sequential multipoint, electronic, returnless	Sequential multipoint, electronic, returnless	Sequential, multi-port, electronic
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	Semi-permanent mold-aluminum block with cast-iron liners, cast-aluminum heads
Compression Ratio	9.3:1	9.8:1	8.1:1
Power (SAE net)	132 bhp (98 kW) @ 5600 rpm	150 bhp (112 kW) @ 6600 rpm (75 bhp/L)	215 bhp (160 kW) @ 5400 rpm (61.8 bhp/L)
Torque (SAE net)	130 lb.-ft. (177 N•m) @ 4600 rpm (66.2 bhp/L)	135 lb.-ft. (183 N•m) @ 4800 rpm	245 lb.-ft. (332 N•m) @ 3200-4200 rpm
Max. Engine Speed	6752 rpm manual trans., 6720 automatic trans., electronically limited	6816 rpm, electronically limited	6240 rpm, electronically limited
Fuel Requirement	Unleaded regular gasoline, 87 octane (R+M)/2	Unleaded premium, 91 octane (R+M)/2 — preferred,	Unleaded premium, 91 octane (R+M)/2 — preferred,
		unleaded regular, 87 octane (R+M)/2 — acceptable	unleaded regular, 87 octane (R+M)/2 — acceptable
Oil Capacity	4 qt. (3.8L) plus filter	4 qt. (3.8L) plus filter	5 qt. (4.75L) with dry filter
Coolant Capacity	6.5 qt. (6.2L)	6.5 qt. (6.2L)	8 qt. (7.6L)
Emission Controls	Three-way catalyst, twin heated oxygen sensors, engine modifications(a)	Three-way catalyst, twin heated oxygen sensors and internal engine modifications(a)	Close-coupled three-way catalyst, heated oxygen sensors and internal engine features(a)
Max. Gross Trailer Weight	1000 lbs. (454 kg) — automatic	1500 lbs. (680 kg)	None
	1500 lbs. (680 kg) — manual
Estimated EPA Fuel Economy mpg (city/hwy)	27/33 manual	27/33	22/30
	24/31 automatic
(a) Meets Low Emission Vehicle (LEV) requirements in all 50 states.

Transmission	Manual, 5-Speed Overdrive	T850 Manual, Five-Speed Overdrive	Automatic, Four-Speed Overdrive
Availability	Standard — SE, SXT and R/T	Standard — SRT-4	Optional — SE and SXT
Description	Synchronized in all forward ratios; cable-operated, three-plane shifter	Synchronized in all forward ratios; cable-operated, three-plane shifter	Electronic control, electronically modulated converter clutch
Gear Ratios
1st	3.50	3.65	2.84
2nd	1.95	2.05	1.57
3rd	1.36	1.37	1.00
4th	0.97	0.95	0.69
5th	0.72	0.76	2.21
Reverse	3.42	3.47	-
Final Drive	3.94 - R/T	3.53	3.91
	3.55 - SE and SXT
Overall Top-Gear	3.20 - R/T	3.20	2.694
	2.55 - SE and SXT

Exterior Dimensions (a)		2003 Dodge Neon
Wheelbase		105.0 (2667)
Track	Front	58.0 (1474)
	Rear	58.0 (1472) with drum brakes
		58.1 (1476) with disc brakes
Overall Length		174.4 (4430)
		67.4 (1711)
		56.0 (1421)
		6.1 (154)
Curb Weight	SE	2581 lbs. (1171 kg)
	SXT	2626 lbs. (1191 kg)
	R/T	2712 lbs. (1230 kg)
		2939 lbs. (1333 kg)
Weight Distribution, F/R		62/38
Drag Coefficient	SE and SXT	0.342
	R/T	0.350
	SRT-4	0.37
Fuel Tank Capacity		12.5 gal. (47.3L)
(a) All dimensions measured at curb weight.

Accommodations	Front	Rear
Seating Capacity, F/R	2 / 3
Head room	38.4 (976)	36.7 (933)
Leg room	42.2 (1071)	34.8 (884)
Shoulder room	53.4 (1357)	52.8 (1341)
Hip room	52.4 (1330)	52.9 (1345)
Seat travel	8.7 (220)	-
Recliner range	40.5°	-
Knee clearance	-	0.4 (11)
SAE volume	50.1 cu. ft. (1.42 cu. m)	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	2003 Dodge Neon
Layout	Transverse front engine, front-wheel drive
Construction	Steel unibody

Suspension	2003 Dodge Neon
Front	MacPherson struts, asymmetrical lower control arms, coil springs, link-type stabilizer bar — SE and SXT; stiffer struts and stabilizer bar — R/T and SRT-4
Rear	Chapman struts, coil springs, dual lower transverse links, lower trailing links — SE and SXT; stiffer struts and stabilizer bar — R/T and SRT-4

Steering	2003 Dodge Neon
Type	Power rack and pinion — SE and SXT
	Performance power rack and pinion — R/T and SRT-4
Overall Ratio	18:1
Steering Turns (lock-to-lock)	2.8 — 3.05 — SE
	2.7 — SXT, R/T and SRT-4
Turning Diameter (curb-to-curb)	35.7 ft. (11.5 m) — SE and SXT with manual transaxle
	37.5 ft. (10.9 m) SE and SXT with automatic transaxle
	38.9 ft. (11.8 m) — R/T and SRT-4

Tires (a)	2003 Dodge Neon
Standard — SE
Size and Type	P185/65R14 all-season touring
Mfr. and Model	Goodyear Eagle GA
Revs/Mile (km)	893 (555)
Standard — SXT
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 83V all-season performance
Mfr. and Model	Goodyear Eagle RS-A
Revs/Mile (km)	881 (547)
Standard — SRT-4
Size and Type	205/50R17 all-season performance
Mfr. and Model	Michelin Pilot Sport
Revs/Mile (km)	826 (513)
(a) See also Wheel Covers and Wheels under Feature Availability.

Wheels (a)	2003 Dodge Neon
Standard — Neon
Type and Material	Stamped-steel
Size	14 x 5.5
Standard — SXT
Type and Material	Cast-aluminum
Size	15 x 6.0
Standard — R/T
Type and Material	Cast-aluminum
Size	16 x 6.0
Standard — SRT-4
Type and Material	Cast-aluminum
Size	17 x 6.0

Brakes		2003 Dodge Neon
Standard — SE and SXT
Front	Size and type	10.1 x 0.87 (257 x 22) vented disc with single-piston sliding caliper
	Swept area	208.1 sq. in. (1342 sq. cm)
Rear	Size and type	7.88 x 1.5 (200 x 38) drum
	Swept area	65.3 sq. in. (421 sq. cm)
Power Assist type		Tandem diaphragm, vacuum
Standard — R/T and SRT-4, Optional — SE and SXT
Front	Size and type	Same as standard with ABS
	Swept area	208.1 sq. in. (1342 sq. cm)
Front	Size and type	10.63 x 0.35 (270 x 9) solid disc with ABS and EVBP
	Swept area	149.8 sq. in. (966 sq. cm)
Power Assist type		Tandem diaphragm, vacuum

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