2010 Dodge Nitro vs. 2010 Renault Koleos
To start off, both 2010 Dodge Nitro and 2010 Renault Koleos were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Dodge Nitro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Dodge Nitro (260 HP) has 112 more horse power than 2010 Renault Koleos. (148 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Dodge Nitro should accelerate faster than 2010 Renault Koleos.
Because 2010 Renault Koleos is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Dodge Nitro. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Renault Koleos 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 Dodge Nitro (359 Nm) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Renault Koleos. (320 Nm). This means 2010 Dodge Nitro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Renault Koleos.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Dodge Nitro | 2010 Renault Koleos | |
| Make | Dodge | Renault |
| Model | Nitro | Koleos |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4000 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 148 HP |
| Torque | 359 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4544 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1857 mm | 1855 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1775 mm | 1695 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2764 mm | 2690 mm |
