Dodge Nitro 2007 vs Nissan X-Trail 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.8 Diesel | 2.0 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 | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 460 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 12.5 seconds | |
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Dodge Nitro is more dynamic to drive. Dodge Nitro engine produces 27 HP more power than Nissan X-Trail, whereas torque is 140 NM more than Nissan X-Trail. Thanks to more power Dodge Nitro reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.4 | 8.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.6 l/100km | 8.9 l/100km | |
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The Nissan X-Trail is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Dodge Nitro consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan X-Trail, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Dodge Nitro could require 195 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Dodge Nitro consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan X-Trail. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 890 km on highway | 970 km on highway | ||
| 660 km with real consumption | 730 km with real consumption | ||
| Nissan X-Trail gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
| 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 | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Chrysler Grand Voyager, Jeep Cherokee, Jeep Wrangler | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Opel Vivaro | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Nissan X-Trail might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Nissan X-Trail 2007 2.0 engine: The engine has a good power to fuel consumption ratio and, with careful maintenance, a long service life. The most common problems with these engines are with the fuel injection system and lubrication. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.58 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.77 m | 1.68 m | |
| Dodge Nitro is 5 cm shorter than the Nissan X-Trail, 8 cm wider, while the height of Dodge Nitro is 9 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 369 litres | 479 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1994 litres | 1742 litres | |
| Dodge Nitro has 110 litres less trunk space than the Nissan X-Trail. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Dodge Nitro (by 252 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Dodge Nitro is 0.3 metres more than that of the Nissan X-Trail. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`520 | 2`170 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 5600 | 4600 | |
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