The Comparative Analysis :
Dodge Nitro 4.0 4WD Automatic (07 - 07) vs. Subaru Forester 2.0X Automatic (08 - 11)
€ 39,000

€ 29,000

€ 39,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Dodge Nitro 4.0 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 4.0
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 4.0
Subaru Forester 2.0X
4299 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
5600 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4442 lb

Weight Difference:
882 lb
20.52 %

General
Dodge Nitro 4.0
Subaru Forester 2.0X
KJ
Generation
SH
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Regular Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Dodge Nitro 4.0
Subaru Forester 2.0X
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
FB20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
256 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
Dodge Nitro 4.0
256 hp
148 hp
Subaru Forester 2.0X
266 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Dodge Nitro 4.0
266 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Performance
Dodge Nitro 4.0
Subaru Forester 2.0X
126 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

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

Subaru Forester 2.0X
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16.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.09 lb/hp
Dodge Nitro 4.0
16.79 lb/hp
23.09 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dodge Nitro 4.0
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Dodge Nitro 4.0
21 mpg
28 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0X
15 mpg
city
21 mpg
27 mpg
highway
34 mpg
19.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
401 mi
Range
444 mi
Dodge Nitro 4.0
401 mi
444 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0X
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).
159.2 kWh
Dodge Nitro 4.0
214 kWh
159.2 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
433 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dodge Nitro 4.0
Subaru Forester 2.0X
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1301 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
11 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft







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