2001 Plymouth Neon

The CarCody take

The 2001 Plymouth Neon is a compact gasoline car with front-wheel drive and a three-speed automatic transmission. Its 2.0-liter four-cylinder returns 21 MPG in city driving, 28 MPG on the highway, and 24 MPG combined. The EPA estimates $2,800 in annual fuel cost and 370.29 grams of tailpipe CO2 per mile.

Who it suits. Drivers seeking a compact front-wheel-drive car People whose driving fits 24 MPG combined Buyers comfortable with the EPA fuel-cost estimate

What it is

The 2001 Plymouth Neon is a compact car from Plymouth's car lineup. It uses front-wheel drive and gasoline.

Power comes from a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine paired with a three-speed automatic transmission.

The numbers

The defining figure is 24 MPG combined. That blends 21 MPG in city driving with 28 MPG on the highway.

The EPA lists 370.29 grams of tailpipe CO2 per mile for this Neon.

What it costs to run

The EPA's annual fuel-cost estimate is $2,800. That figure reflects gasoline use at the combined 24 MPG rating.

Your result will vary with miles driven, fuel prices, and how much of your driving is in town or on the highway.

How it compares

Its highway rating is 7 MPG higher than its city rating, while the 24-MPG combined figure falls between them.

No other vehicle figures are provided here, so a broader side-by-side comparison is not available from these facts.

Who it suits

This Neon fits a buyer seeking a compact gasoline car with front-wheel drive and an automatic transmission.

It makes the most sense for someone comfortable with the EPA estimate of $2,800 in yearly fuel cost and 24 MPG combined.

Trade-offs

City driving is rated at 21 MPG, below the 28-MPG highway figure. The gasoline engine also produces 370.29 grams of CO2 per mile.

The three-speed automatic and front-wheel-drive layout define the drivetrain, while the compact-car class sets its vehicle category.

Verdict

The 2001 Plymouth Neon is a straightforward compact car for drivers who want front-wheel drive, gasoline power, and automatic shifting. Its 24-MPG combined rating gives a clear operating baseline, with better mileage on the highway than in the city. The EPA's $2,800 annual fuel estimate is the main budget figure to weigh. Choose it when those running numbers and its compact classification fit your needs; look elsewhere if your driving demands lower fuel use or a different powertrain.