BMW X3 2006 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: | 218 HP | 177 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 460 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.7 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
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BMW X3 is more dynamic to drive. BMW X3 engine produces 41 HP more power than Dodge Nitro, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Dodge Nitro. Thanks to more power BMW X3 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 9.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.9 l/100km | 10.6 l/100km | |
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The BMW X3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW X3 consumes 1.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Dodge Nitro, which means that by driving the BMW X3 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 255 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW X3 consumes 1.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Dodge Nitro. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 67 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 870 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 1040 km on highway | 890 km on highway | ||
| 750 km with real consumption | 660 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW X3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 201 mm (7.9 inches) | 210 mm (8.3 inches) | |
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 BMW X3 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW X6 | 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. BMW X3 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.57 m | 4.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.67 m | 1.77 m | |
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BMW X3 is smaller. BMW X3 is 1 cm shorter than the Dodge Nitro, 1 cm narrower, while the height of BMW X3 is 10 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 369 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1560 litres | 1994 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, BMW X3 has 111 litres more trunk space than the Dodge Nitro. The Dodge Nitro may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Dodge Nitro (by 434 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW X3 is 0.9 metres more than that of the Dodge Nitro, which means BMW X3 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`355 | 2`520 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 6800 | 6400 | |
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