Dodge Nitro 2007 vs Toyota RAV4 2012

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Dodge Nitro
2007 - 2011
Toyota RAV4
2012 - 2015
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Wheel drive type: Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Dodge Nitro is available with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while Toyota RAV4 can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, Dodge Nitro also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs.
Engines: 2.8 - 4.02.0 - 2.5

Performance

Power: 177 - 260 HP124 - 179 HP
Torque: 314 - 460 NM187 - 340 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 8.5 - 11.5 seconds9.4 - 11.3 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 8.6 - 12.24.9 - 8.5
Dodge Nitro petrol engines consumes on average 3.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than Toyota RAV4. On average, Dodge Nitro equipped with diesel engines consume 3.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota RAV4.
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Ground clearance: 210 mm (8.3 inches)160 - 187 mm (6.3 - 7.4 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.

Dimensions

Length: 4.58 m4.57 m
Width: 1.86 m1.85 m
Height: 1.77 m1.67 m
Dodge Nitro is larger.
Dodge Nitro is 1 cm longer than the Toyota RAV4, 2 cm wider, while the height of Dodge Nitro is 10 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 369 litres577 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
2141 litres1705 litres
Despite its longer length, Dodge Nitro has 208 litres less trunk space than the Toyota RAV4. This could mean that the Dodge Nitro uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Dodge Nitro (by 436 litres).
Turning diameter: 11.1 meters11.6 meters
The turning circle of the Dodge Nitro is 0.5 metres less than that of the Toyota RAV4, which means Dodge Nitro can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): ~ 2`505~ 2`124
Safety: no data
Quality: no data
above average
Average price (€): 640012 800
Pros and Cons: Dodge Nitro has
  • also available in 2WD
  • higher ground clearance
  • lower price
Toyota RAV4 has
  • lower fuel consumption
  • roomier boot
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