Dodge Nitro 2007 vs BMW X3 2004
| 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 | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 460 NM | 410 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
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BMW X3 is a more dynamic driving. Dodge Nitro engine produces 27 HP less power than BMW X3, but torque is 50 NM more than BMW X3. Due to the lower power, Dodge Nitro reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.4 | 9.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.6 l/100km | 9.8 l/100km | |
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The BMW X3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Dodge Nitro consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW X3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Dodge Nitro could require 45 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Dodge Nitro consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW X3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 67 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 890 km on highway | 910 km on highway | ||
| 660 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
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 BMW X3 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Chrysler Grand Voyager, Jeep Cherokee, Jeep Wrangler | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW X6 | |
| 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: | 4.58 m | 4.56 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.77 m | 1.67 m | |
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Dodge Nitro is larger. Dodge Nitro is 2 cm longer than the BMW X3, 1 cm wider, while the height of Dodge Nitro is 10 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 369 litres | 480 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1994 litres | 1560 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Dodge Nitro has 111 litres less trunk space than the BMW X3. 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 434 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Dodge Nitro is 0.9 metres less than that of the BMW X3, which means Dodge Nitro can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`520 | 2`355 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 6400 | 4800 | |
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