Dodge Nitro 2007 vs Subaru Forester 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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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 | 147 HP | |
| Torque: | 460 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 10.4 seconds | |
| Dodge Nitro engine produces 30 HP more power than Subaru Forester, whereas torque is 110 NM more than Subaru Forester. Despite the higher power, Dodge Nitro reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.4 | 6.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.6 l/100km | 7.2 l/100km | |
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The Subaru Forester is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Dodge Nitro consumes 3.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Forester, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Dodge Nitro could require 465 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Dodge Nitro consumes 3.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Forester. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 1010 km in combined cycle | |
| 890 km on highway | 1100 km on highway | ||
| 660 km with real consumption | 880 km with real consumption | ||
| Subaru Forester gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 350'000 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 Dodge Nitro engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Chrysler Grand Voyager, Jeep Cherokee, Jeep Wrangler | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Subaru Outback, Subaru Legacy | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Dodge Nitro engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.58 m | 4.56 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.77 m | 1.70 m | |
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Dodge Nitro is larger. Dodge Nitro is 2 cm longer than the Subaru Forester, 8 cm wider, while the height of Dodge Nitro is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 369 litres | 450 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1994 litres | no data | |
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Subaru Forester has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Dodge Nitro has 81 litres less trunk space than the Subaru Forester. This could mean that the Dodge Nitro uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Dodge Nitro is 0.5 metres more than that of the Subaru Forester, which means Dodge Nitro can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`520 | 2`050 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 6400 | 4200 | |
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