Dodge Durango 2013 vs Nissan Pathfinder 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.6 Petrol | 3.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 294 HP | 260 HP | |
| Torque: | 353 NM | 325 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
| Dodge Durango engine produces 34 HP more power than Nissan Pathfinder, whereas torque is 28 NM more than Nissan Pathfinder. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.2 | 10.0 | |
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The Nissan Pathfinder is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Dodge Durango consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Pathfinder, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Dodge Durango could require 180 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 93 litres | 74 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 830 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 820 km on highway | ||
| Dodge Durango gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 25 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Jeep Grand Cherokee, Chrysler Grand Voyager, Chrysler Town & Country | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Infiniti FX, Nissan Murano | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Dodge Durango engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Dodge Durango 2013 3.6 engine: The variable valve timing regulators, oil pump, water pump, and thermostat are known for their limited lifespan. Another common issue is the clogging of oil channels with wear particles.
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Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.11 m | 5.01 m | |
| Width: | 1.92 m | 1.96 m | |
| Height: | 1.80 m | 1.78 m | |
| Dodge Durango is 10 cm longer than the Nissan Pathfinder, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Dodge Durango is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 490 litres | 453 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 490 litres | 453 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2410 litres | 2260 litres | |
| In 7-seat version Dodge Durango has more luggage space (by 37 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Dodge Durango (by 150 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.5 meters | no data | |
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`948 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 27 200 | 12 800 | |
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