Dodge Nitro 2007 vs Dodge Journey 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.8 Diesel | 2.7 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Dodge Nitro) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Dodge Journey) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 177 HP | 185 HP | |
| Torque: | 460 NM | 256 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 10.8 seconds | |
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Dodge Nitro is more dynamic to drive. Dodge Nitro engine produces 8 HP less power than Dodge Journey, but torque is 204 NM more than Dodge Journey. Despite less power, Dodge Nitro reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.4 | 10.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.6 l/100km | 11.6 l/100km | |
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The Dodge Nitro is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Dodge Nitro consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Dodge Journey, which means that by driving the Dodge Nitro over 15,000 km in a year you can save 135 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Dodge Nitro consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Dodge Journey. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 77 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 890 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| 660 km with real consumption | 660 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) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Ground clearance: | 210 mm (8.3 inches) | 185 mm (7.3 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 m | 4.89 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.77 m | 1.67 m | |
| Dodge Nitro is 31 cm shorter than the Dodge Journey, 3 cm wider, while the height of Dodge Nitro is 10 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 5 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 369 litres | 127 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 127 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 369 litres | 816 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1994 litres | 2117 litres | |
| In 5-seat version Dodge Journey has more luggage space (by 447 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Dodge Journey (by 123 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Dodge Nitro is 0.8 metres less than that of the Dodge Journey, which means Dodge Nitro can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`520 | 2`425 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 5800 | 4000 | |
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