Audi Q5 2008 vs Dodge Nitro 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.8 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 240 HP | 177 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 460 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.5 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
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Audi Q5 is more dynamic to drive. Audi Q5 engine produces 63 HP more power than Dodge Nitro, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Dodge Nitro. Thanks to more power Audi Q5 reaches 100 km/h speed 4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | 9.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.2 l/100km | 10.6 l/100km | |
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The Audi Q5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi Q5 consumes 1.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Dodge Nitro, which means that by driving the Audi Q5 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 285 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi Q5 consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Dodge Nitro. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 1130 km on highway | 890 km on highway | ||
| 810 km with real consumption | 660 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi Q5 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 200 mm (7.9 inches) | 210 mm (8.3 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Dodge Nitro can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Audi Q5 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Audi A6, Audi A4, Audi A5 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Chrysler Grand Voyager, Jeep Cherokee, Jeep Wrangler | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Dodge Nitro might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.63 m | 4.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.65 m | 1.77 m | |
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Audi Q5 is larger, but lower. Audi Q5 is 5 cm longer than the Dodge Nitro, 4 cm wider, while the height of Audi Q5 is 12 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 540 litres | 369 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1560 litres | 1994 litres | |
| Audi Q5 has 171 litres more trunk space than the Dodge Nitro. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Dodge Nitro (by 434 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi Q5 is 0.5 metres more than that of the Dodge Nitro, which means Audi Q5 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`445 | 2`520 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 9800 | 5600 | |
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