2010 Dodge Nitro vs. 2013 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2013 Toyota Highlander is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Dodge Nitro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Dodge Nitro would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Dodge Nitro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Dodge Nitro (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2013 Toyota Highlander. (228 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Dodge Nitro should accelerate faster than 2013 Toyota Highlander.
Because 2013 Toyota Highlander is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Dodge Nitro. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Highlander 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 @ 4200 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Toyota Highlander. (292 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2010 Dodge Nitro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Toyota Highlander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Dodge Nitro | 2013 Toyota Highlander | |
| Make | Dodge | Toyota |
| Model | Nitro | Highlander |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4000 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 359 Nm | 292 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4544 mm | 4795 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1857 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1775 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2764 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 65 L |
