Nissan Pathfinder 2012 vs Dodge Durango 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 3.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 260 HP | 294 HP | |
| Torque: | 325 NM | 353 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Nissan Pathfinder engine produces 34 HP less power than Dodge Durango, whereas torque is 28 NM less than Dodge Durango. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.0 | 11.2 | |
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The Nissan Pathfinder is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Nissan Pathfinder consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Dodge Durango, which means that by driving the Nissan Pathfinder over 15,000 km in a year you can save 180 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 74 litres | 93 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 820 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| Dodge Durango gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 25 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Infiniti FX, Nissan Murano | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Jeep Grand Cherokee, Chrysler Grand Voyager, Chrysler Town & Country | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Dodge Durango 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. | |||
| Dodge Durango 2013 3.6 engine: The variable valve timing regulators, oil pump, water pump, and thermostat are known for their limited lifespan. Another common issue is the clogging of oil channels with wear particles.
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Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.01 m | 5.11 m | |
| Width: | 1.96 m | 1.92 m | |
| Height: | 1.78 m | 1.80 m | |
| Nissan Pathfinder is 10 cm shorter than the Dodge Durango, 4 cm wider, while the height of Nissan Pathfinder is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 453 litres | 490 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 453 litres | 490 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2260 litres | 2410 litres | |
| In 7-seat version Dodge Durango has more luggage space (by 37 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Dodge Durango (by 150 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 12.5 meters | |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`948 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 12 800 | 27 200 | |
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