Nissan Patrol 2004 vs Dodge Nitro 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.8 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 160 HP | 177 HP | |
| Torque: | 380 NM | 460 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15.2 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
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Dodge Nitro is a more dynamic driving. Nissan Patrol engine produces 17 HP less power than Dodge Nitro, whereas torque is 80 NM less than Dodge Nitro. Due to the lower power, Nissan Patrol reaches 100 km/h speed 4.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.8 | 9.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.5 l/100km | 10.6 l/100km | |
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The Dodge Nitro is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Nissan Patrol consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Dodge Nitro, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Nissan Patrol could require 210 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Nissan Patrol consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Dodge Nitro. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 95 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 870 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 1050 km on highway | 890 km on highway | ||
| 820 km with real consumption | 660 km with real consumption | ||
| Nissan Patrol 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: | 350'000 km | 420'000 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: | 25 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Nissan Terrano | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Chrysler Grand Voyager, Jeep Cherokee, Jeep Wrangler | |
| 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 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 | 4.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.94 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.84 m | 1.77 m | |
| Nissan Patrol and Dodge Nitro are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 605 litres | 369 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1994 litres | |
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Nissan Patrol has more luggage capacity. Nissan Patrol has 236 litres more trunk space than the Dodge Nitro. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Nissan Patrol is 0.9 metres less than that of the Dodge Nitro, which means Nissan Patrol can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`520 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 16 200 | 6400 | |
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