Dodge Nitro 2007 vs Ford Explorer 2002

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Dodge Nitro
2007 - 2011
Ford Explorer
2002 - 2005
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Engines: 2.8 - 4.0 (petrol, diesel)4.0 - 5.4 (petrol)
Both cars are available with petrol engines. Dodge Nitro is available also with diesel engines. Diesel engines typically offer better fuel efficiency and higher torque compared to other engine types.

Performance

Power: 177 - 260 HP212 - 304 HP
Torque: 314 - 460 NM344 - 495 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 8.5 - 11.5 seconds8.6 - 9.4 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 8.6 - 12.213.0 - 14.6
Dodge Nitro petrol engines consumes on average 1.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than Ford Explorer.
This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version!
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy.

Dimensions

Length: 4.58 m4.81 m
Width: 1.86 m1.83 m
Height: 1.77 m1.81 m
Dodge Nitro is 23 cm shorter than the Ford Explorer, 3 cm wider, while the height of Dodge Nitro is 4 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 369 litres391 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
2141 litresno data
Ford Explorer has more luggage space.
Dodge Nitro has 22 litres less trunk space than the Ford Explorer.
Turning diameter: 11.1 metersno data
Gross weight (kg): ~ 2`505~ 2`595
Safety: no datano data
Quality: no datano data
Average price (€): 62004600
Pros and Cons: Dodge Nitro has
  • petrol and diesel engines available
  • lower fuel consumption
Ford Explorer has
  • only petrol engines available
  • roomier boot
  • lower price
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