The Comparative Analysis :
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD DPF 4WD (07 - 07) vs. Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI (07 - 09)
€ 31,800

€ 31,800

€ 31,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD DPF is 3.6 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 4.3 inches taller than the Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI.
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD DPF
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
69.1
73.1
80.9
64.8
73.6
81.5
73.1 in
Width
73.6 in
80.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
69.1 in
Height
64.8 in
108.8
180.5
108.3
184.1
180.5 in
Length
184.1 in
108.8 in
Wheelbase
108.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD DPF
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
4255 lb
Curb Weight
3902 lb
5556 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5004 lb

Weight Difference:
353 lb
8.3 %

General
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD DPF
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
KJ
Generation
ER
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

On-demand four-wheel drive (4WD) with engagement by the vehicle's operator
Drivetrain
On-demand four-wheel drive (4WD) with automatic engagement

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD DPF
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.8 L / 137 cu in
Displacement
2.3 L / 113 cu in
175 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD DPF
175 hp
256 hp
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
302 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD DPF
302 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
Performance
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD DPF
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
▶ REPLAY
24.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.24 lb/hp
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD DPF
24.31 lb/hp
15.24 lb/hp
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD DPF
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD DPF
27 mpg
23 mpg
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
22 mpg
city
17 mpg
32 mpg
highway
29 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.2 gal
506 mi
Range
420 mi
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD DPF
506 mi
420 mi
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
Environmental Impact
176.9 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).
193.3 kWh
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD DPF
176.9 kWh
193.3 kWh
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4
367 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
391 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD DPF
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1301 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
11 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft








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