The Comparative Analysis :
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD 2WD (07 - 10) vs. Subaru Forester 2.0X Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 27,400

€ 29,800

€ 27,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 0.9 inches longer, 3 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the Subaru Forester 2.0X.
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
Subaru Forester 2.0X
69.1
73.1
80.9
66.9
70.1
78.9
73.1 in
Width
70.1 in
80.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
69.1 in
Height
66.9 in
108.8
180.5
103
179.5
180.5 in
Length
179.5 in
108.8 in
Wheelbase
103 in
Vehicle Weight
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
Subaru Forester 2.0X
4255 lb
Curb Weight
3285 lb
5556 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4442 lb

Weight Difference:
970 lb
22.8 %

General
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
Subaru Forester 2.0X
KJ
Generation
SH
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
FB20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.8 L / 137 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
175 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
175 hp
148 hp
Subaru Forester 2.0X
302 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
146 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
302 lb‑ft
146 lb‑ft
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Performance
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
Subaru Forester 2.0X
112 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
564 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Forester 2.0X
▶ REPLAY
24.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.2 lb/hp
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
24.31 lb/hp
22.2 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
28 mpg
31 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0X
22 mpg
city
24 mpg
34 mpg
highway
37 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
518 mi
Range
497 mi
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
518 mi
497 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Environmental Impact
172.8 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
142.1 kWh
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
172.8 kWh
142.1 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
357 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
Subaru Forester 2.0X
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1301 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
11 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft







56.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47 cu ft