2007 Dodge Nitro vs. 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Dodge Nitro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Dodge Nitro would be higher. At 3,699 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Dodge Nitro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton (237 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2007 Dodge Nitro. (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton should accelerate faster than 2007 Dodge Nitro.
Because 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Dodge Nitro. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton (500 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Dodge Nitro. (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Dodge Nitro.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Dodge Nitro | 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton | |
| Make | Dodge | Volkswagen |
| Model | Nitro | Phaeton |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3699 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automated manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 5059 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1903 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1901 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2881 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 11.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
