Dodge Nitro 2007 vs Volvo XC60 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.8 Diesel | 2.4 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 177 HP | 175 HP | |
| Torque: | 460 NM | 420 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 10.2 seconds | |
| Dodge Nitro engine produces 2 HP more power than Volvo XC60, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Volvo XC60. Despite the higher power, Dodge Nitro reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.4 | 6.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.6 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
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The Volvo XC60 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Dodge Nitro consumes 2.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC60, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Dodge Nitro could require 375 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Dodge Nitro consumes 3.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC60. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 1010 km in combined cycle | |
| 890 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
| 660 km with real consumption | 1010 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo XC60 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) | 230 mm (9.1 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Volvo XC60 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 | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.77 m | 1.71 m | |
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Dodge Nitro is smaller, but higher. Dodge Nitro is 5 cm shorter than the Volvo XC60, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Dodge Nitro is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 369 litres | 495 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1994 litres | 1455 litres | |
| Dodge Nitro has 126 litres less trunk space than the Volvo XC60. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Dodge Nitro (by 539 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 Volvo XC60, which means Dodge Nitro can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`520 | 2`505 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 6400 | 9400 | |
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