Dodge Nitro 2007 vs Chevrolet Captiva 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.8 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 177 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 460 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 12.2 seconds | |
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Dodge Nitro is more dynamic to drive. Dodge Nitro engine produces 27 HP more power than Chevrolet Captiva, whereas torque is 140 NM more than Chevrolet Captiva. Thanks to more power Dodge Nitro reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.4 | 8.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.6 l/100km | 10.1 l/100km | |
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The Chevrolet Captiva is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Dodge Nitro consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Captiva, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Dodge Nitro could require 105 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Dodge Nitro consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Captiva. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 890 km on highway | 890 km on highway | ||
| 660 km with real consumption | 640 km with real consumption | ||
| 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 | 530'000 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 Chevrolet Captiva 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 Opel Antara, Chevrolet Epica, Chevrolet Cruze | |
| 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 | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.77 m | 1.72 m | |
| Dodge Nitro is 6 cm shorter than the Chevrolet Captiva, 1 cm wider, while the height of Dodge Nitro is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 5 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 369 litres | 465 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 465 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 369 litres | 465 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1994 litres | 930 litres | |
| In 5-seat version Chevrolet Captiva has more luggage space (by 96 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Dodge Nitro (by 1064 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Dodge Nitro is 0.4 metres less than that of the Chevrolet Captiva, which means Dodge Nitro can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`520 kg | 2`505 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`940 kg | 1`790 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 580 kg | 715 kg | |
| Dodge Nitro load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 23 procentiem less than Chevrolet Captiva. Therefore, Chevrolet Captiva is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 5400 | 3200 | |
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