The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo (09 - 13) vs. Dodge Nitro 4.0 4WD Automatic (07 - 07)
€ 37,900

€ 39,000

€ 37,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,000
ⓘ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 4.0.
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo
Dodge Nitro 4.0
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 4.0
4001 lb
Curb Weight
4299 lb
5073 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5600 lb

Weight Difference:
298 lb
6.93 %

General
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo
Dodge Nitro 4.0
ER
Generation
KJ
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Regular Unleaded

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo
Dodge Nitro 4.0
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.3 L / 113 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
256 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo
256 hp
256 hp
Dodge Nitro 4.0
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo
280 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Dodge Nitro 4.0
Performance
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo
Dodge Nitro 4.0
131 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

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

Dodge Nitro 4.0
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15.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.79 lb/hp
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo
15.63 lb/hp
16.79 lb/hp
Dodge Nitro 4.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo
Dodge Nitro 4.0
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo
23 mpg
21 mpg
Dodge Nitro 4.0
17 mpg
city
15 mpg
28 mpg
highway
27 mpg
18.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.3 gal
412 mi
Range
401 mi
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo
412 mi
401 mi
Dodge Nitro 4.0
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).
214 kWh
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo
197 kWh
214 kWh
Dodge Nitro 4.0
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
391 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
433 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo
Dodge Nitro 4.0
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