Volvo XC60 2008 vs Dodge Nitro 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Diesel | 2.8 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 177 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 460 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
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Dodge Nitro is a more dynamic driving. Volvo XC60 engine produces 14 HP less power than Dodge Nitro, whereas torque is 120 NM less than Dodge Nitro. Due to the lower power, Volvo XC60 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.3 | 9.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.6 l/100km | 10.6 l/100km | |
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The Volvo XC60 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo XC60 consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Dodge Nitro, which means that by driving the Volvo XC60 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 165 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo XC60 consumes 2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Dodge Nitro. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 1020 km on highway | 890 km on highway | ||
| 810 km with real consumption | 660 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo XC60 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 230 mm (9.1 inches) | 210 mm (8.3 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: | 4.63 m | 4.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.71 m | 1.77 m | |
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Volvo XC60 is larger, but lower. Volvo XC60 is 5 cm longer than the Dodge Nitro, 3 cm wider, while the height of Volvo XC60 is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 495 litres | 369 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1455 litres | 1994 litres | |
| Volvo XC60 has 126 litres more trunk space than the Dodge Nitro. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Dodge Nitro (by 539 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo XC60 is 0.8 metres more than that of the Dodge Nitro, which means Volvo XC60 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`505 | 2`520 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 9000 | 5600 | |
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