The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo (09 - 13) vs. Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD 2WD (07 - 10)
€ 37,900

€ 27,400

€ 37,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,400
ⓘ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 Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo is 4.6 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 4.3 inches lower than the Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD.
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
64.8
73.6
81.5
69.1
73.1
80.9
73.6 in
Width
73.1 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.9 in
64.8 in
Height
69.1 in
108.3
185
108.8
180.5
185 in
Length
180.5 in
108.3 in
Wheelbase
108.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
4001 lb
Curb Weight
4255 lb
5073 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5556 lb

Weight Difference:
254 lb
5.97 %

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

On-demand four-wheel drive (4WD) with automatic engagement
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

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

Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
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15.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.31 lb/hp
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo
15.63 lb/hp
24.31 lb/hp
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo
23 mpg
28 mpg
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
17 mpg
city
22 mpg
28 mpg
highway
34 mpg
18.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
412 mi
Range
518 mi
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo
412 mi
518 mi
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
Environmental Impact
197 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).
172.8 kWh
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo
197 kWh
172.8 kWh
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
391 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
357 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1071 lb
Maximum Payload
1301 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11 cu ft








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