The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Forester 2.0D (08 - 11) vs. Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD DPF 4WD Automatic (07 - 08)
€ 30,600

€ 34,900

€ 30,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Subaru Forester 2.0D is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 0.9 inches shorter, 3 inches narrower and 3.1 inches lower than the Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD DPF.
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD DPF
65.9
70.1
78.9
69.1
73.1
82.4
70.1 in
Width
73.1 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
65.9 in
Height
69.1 in
103
179.5
108.8
180.5
179.5 in
Length
180.5 in
103 in
Wheelbase
108.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD DPF
3395 lb
Curb Weight
4442 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5556 lb

Weight Difference:
1047 lb
23.57 %

General
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD DPF
SH
Generation
KJ
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD DPF
4-cylinder boxer diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
EE20
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.8 L / 137 cu in
145 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 3800 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0D
145 hp
175 hp
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD DPF
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
339 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0D
258 lb‑ft
339 lb‑ft
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD DPF
Performance
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD DPF
116 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Forester 2.0D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD DPF
▶ REPLAY
23.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.38 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0D
23.41 lb/hp
25.38 lb/hp
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD DPF
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0D
37 mpg
25 mpg
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD DPF
31 mpg
city
19 mpg
42 mpg
highway
30 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
631 mi
Range
463 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0D
631 mi
463 mi
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD DPF
Environmental Impact
129.6 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).
193.4 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0D
129.6 kWh
193.4 kWh
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD DPF
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
402 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11 cu ft








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