Dodge Nitro 2007 vs Toyota RAV4 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.8 Diesel | 2.5 Petrol | |
| 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 | 179 HP | |
| Torque: | 460 NM | 233 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 9.4 seconds | |
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Toyota RAV4 is a more dynamic driving. Dodge Nitro engine produces 2 HP less power than Toyota RAV4, but torque is 227 NM more than Toyota RAV4. Due to the lower power, Dodge Nitro reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.4 | 8.5 | |
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The Toyota RAV4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Dodge Nitro consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota RAV4, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Dodge Nitro could require 135 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 890 km on highway | 880 km on highway | ||
| Dodge Nitro 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) | 160 mm (6.3 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| 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 | Used also on Toyota Camry | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.58 m | 4.57 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 1 cm longer than the Toyota RAV4, 2 cm wider, while the height of Dodge Nitro is 10 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 369 litres | 577 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1994 litres | 1705 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Dodge Nitro has 208 litres less trunk space than the Toyota RAV4. 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 289 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Dodge Nitro is 0.5 metres more than that of the Toyota RAV4, which means Dodge Nitro can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`520 | 2`087 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 6400 | 12 800 | |
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