1998 Plymouth Neon Competition Sedan 5MT
The 1998 Plymouth Neon Competition Sedan 5MT is a 150-hp inline-4 sedan with a 5-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It starts at $11,800 MSRP and is rated at 29 mpg combined.
It makes 150 horsepower at 6,500 rpm and 133 lb-ft of torque at 5200 rpm, spinning to a 7,000 rpm redline. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 25 mpg city and 37 mpg highway (29 mpg combined).
The Neon measures 171.8 inches long on a 104.0-inch wheelbase.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $11,800 ($23,528 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | ECC 2.0L DOHC 16-valve inline-4, sequential MPFI, naturally aspirated |
| Horsepower | 150 hp @ 6,500 rpm |
| Torque | 133 lb-ft @ 5200 rpm |
| Redline | 7,000 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, 16-valve |
| Bore and Stroke | 87.5 x 83.0 |
| Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 |
| Injection Type | Sequential multi-point fuel injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 25 MPG |
| Highway | 37 MPG |
| Combined | 29 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 171.8 in |
| Width | 67.5 in |
| Height | 54.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 104 in |
| Cargo Volume | 11.8 ft³ |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 39.6 in |
| Headroom Rear | 36.5 in |
| Legroom Front | 42.5 in |
| Legroom Rear | 35.1 in |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars