2009 Dodge Dakota vs. 2010 Nissan X-Trail
To start off, 2010 Nissan X-Trail is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Dodge Dakota. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Dodge Dakota would be higher. At 3,701 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Dakota (211 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2010 Nissan X-Trail. (137 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 2010 Nissan X-Trail.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Dodge Dakota (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Nissan X-Trail. (198 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Nissan X-Trail. 2009 Dodge Dakota has automatic transmission and 2010 Nissan X-Trail has manual transmission. 2010 Nissan X-Trail will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Dodge Dakota will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Dakota | 2010 Nissan X-Trail | |
| Make | Dodge | Nissan |
| Model | Dakota | X-Trail |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3701 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 211 HP | 137 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 198 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 65 L |
