The Comparative Analysis :
Dodge Nitro 4.0 4WD Automatic (07 - 07) vs. Mazda CX-7 2.2 CD Prime-Line (09 - 13)
€ 39,000

€ 31,600

€ 39,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,600
ⓘ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 4.0 is 4.6 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 4.3 inches taller than the Mazda CX-7 2.2 CD.
Dodge Nitro 4.0
Mazda CX-7 2.2 CD
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
185
180.5 in
Length
185 in
108.8 in
Wheelbase
108.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Dodge Nitro 4.0
Mazda CX-7 2.2 CD
4299 lb
Curb Weight
4134 lb
5600 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5357 lb

Weight Difference:
165 lb
3.84 %

General
Dodge Nitro 4.0
Mazda CX-7 2.2 CD
KJ
Generation
ER
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Regular Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Dodge Nitro 4.0
Mazda CX-7 2.2 CD
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
256 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
171 hp
at 3500 rpm
Dodge Nitro 4.0
256 hp
171 hp
Mazda CX-7 2.2 CD
266 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Dodge Nitro 4.0
266 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Mazda CX-7 2.2 CD
Performance
Dodge Nitro 4.0
Mazda CX-7 2.2 CD
126 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

Dodge Nitro 4.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda CX-7 2.2 CD
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16.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.18 lb/hp
Dodge Nitro 4.0
16.79 lb/hp
24.18 lb/hp
Mazda CX-7 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dodge Nitro 4.0
Mazda CX-7 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Dodge Nitro 4.0
21 mpg
31 mpg
Mazda CX-7 2.2 CD
15 mpg
city
26 mpg
27 mpg
highway
36 mpg
19.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.2 gal
401 mi
Range
572 mi
Dodge Nitro 4.0
401 mi
572 mi
Mazda CX-7 2.2 CD
Environmental Impact
214 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).
154.3 kWh
Dodge Nitro 4.0
214 kWh
154.3 kWh
Mazda CX-7 2.2 CD
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
433 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dodge Nitro 4.0
Mazda CX-7 2.2 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1301 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
11 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft








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