Honda CR-V 2010 vs Dodge Nitro 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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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: | 150 HP | 177 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 460 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.6 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
| Honda CR-V engine produces 27 HP less power than Dodge Nitro, whereas torque is 110 NM less than Dodge Nitro. Due to the lower power, Honda CR-V reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.4 | 9.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.1 l/100km | 10.6 l/100km | |
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The Honda CR-V is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Honda CR-V consumes 2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Dodge Nitro, which means that by driving the Honda CR-V over 15,000 km in a year you can save 300 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Honda CR-V consumes 2.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Dodge Nitro. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 930 km on highway | 890 km on highway | ||
| 710 km with real consumption | 660 km with real consumption | ||
| Honda CR-V gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 170 mm (6.7 inches) | 210 mm (8.3 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: | 330'000 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: | 7 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Honda Civic, Honda Accord | 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. | |||
| Honda CR-V 2010 2.2 engine: The Honda N22B diesel is generally considered a successful and durable engine. Its main weak points are connected with the fuel system, emissions components, cold-weather operation, and several intake and exhaust-related parts.
One of the most frequent complaints concerns the injectors. Depending on the version, owners report problems with sensitive piezo injectors, while Bosch injectors themselves are usually ... More about Honda CR-V 2010 2.2 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.53 m | 4.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.68 m | 1.77 m | |
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Honda CR-V is smaller. Honda CR-V is 6 cm shorter than the Dodge Nitro, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Honda CR-V is 10 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 524 litres | 369 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1532 litres | 1994 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, 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 462 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Honda CR-V is 0.7 metres more than that of the Dodge Nitro, which means Honda CR-V can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`160 kg | 2`520 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`773 kg | 1`940 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 387 kg | 580 kg | |
| Honda CR-V load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 50 procentiem less than Dodge Nitro. Therefore, Dodge Nitro is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 6800 | 5400 | |
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