Dodge Nitro 2007 vs Audi Q5 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.8 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 177 HP | 240 HP | |
| Torque: | 460 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 6.5 seconds | |
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Audi Q5 is a more dynamic driving. Dodge Nitro engine produces 63 HP less power than Audi Q5, whereas torque is 40 NM less than Audi Q5. Due to the lower power, Dodge Nitro reaches 100 km/h speed 4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.4 | 7.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.6 l/100km | 9.2 l/100km | |
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The Audi Q5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Dodge Nitro consumes 1.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi Q5, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Dodge Nitro could require 285 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Dodge Nitro consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi Q5. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| 890 km on highway | 1130 km on highway | ||
| 660 km with real consumption | 810 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi Q5 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 210 mm (8.3 inches) | 200 mm (7.9 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: | 420'000 km | 480'000 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: | 12 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Chrysler Grand Voyager, Jeep Cherokee, Jeep Wrangler | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Audi A6, Audi A4, Audi A5 | |
| 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: | 4.58 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.77 m | 1.65 m | |
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Dodge Nitro is smaller, but higher. Dodge Nitro is 5 cm shorter than the Audi Q5, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Dodge Nitro is 12 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 369 litres | 540 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1994 litres | 1560 litres | |
| Dodge Nitro has 171 litres less trunk space than the Audi Q5. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Dodge Nitro (by 434 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Dodge Nitro is 0.5 metres less than that of the Audi Q5, which means Dodge Nitro can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`520 | 2`445 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 6200 | 9000 | |
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