Nissan X-Trail 2003 vs Dodge Nitro 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 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: | 136 HP | 177 HP | |
| Torque: | 314 NM | 410 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 11.5 seconds | |
| Nissan X-Trail engine produces 41 HP less power than Dodge Nitro, whereas torque is 96 NM less than Dodge Nitro. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 8.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.0 l/100km | 9.0 l/100km | |
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The Nissan X-Trail is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Nissan X-Trail consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Dodge Nitro, which means that by driving the Nissan X-Trail over 15,000 km in a year you can save 210 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Nissan X-Trail consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Dodge Nitro. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 830 km in combined cycle | 810 km in combined cycle | |
| 960 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| 750 km with real consumption | 770 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
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Nissan X-Trail has 4x4: It has selectable four-wheel drive with Auto, 2WD and Lock modes. In Auto mode, it has front-wheel drive under normal conditions, the rear axle engages when the front wheels start to slip, and power is distributed variably up to 50:50 front to rear. In 2WD mode, the transfer clutch is permanently unlocked, but the electronic control unit can engage the rear wheels occasionally, for example during hard acceleration. In Lock mode, the transfer clutch is permanently locked, providing a constant 50:50 power distribution. When vehicle speed increases above 30 km/h (20 mph), it switches to Auto mode, but when speed decreases, it switches back to Lock mode. The system also switches to 2WD mode in the event of overheating. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Nissan Almera, Nissan Primera, Nissan Almera Tino | 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. Dodge Nitro might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| 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: | 4.51 m | 4.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.68 m | 1.77 m | |
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Nissan X-Trail is smaller. Nissan X-Trail is 7 cm shorter than the Dodge Nitro, 10 cm narrower, while the height of Nissan X-Trail is 9 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 410 litres | 369 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1841 litres | 1994 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Nissan X-Trail has 41 litres more trunk space than the Dodge Nitro. The Dodge Nitro may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Dodge Nitro (by 153 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Nissan X-Trail is 0.5 metres less than that of the Dodge Nitro, which means Nissan X-Trail can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`050 | 2`520 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 5600 | |
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