2011 Dodge Nitro vs. 2011 Volvo XC60
To start off, both 2011 Dodge Nitro and 2011 Volvo XC60 were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Dodge Nitro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Volvo XC60 (217 HP) has 7 more horse power than 2011 Dodge Nitro. (210 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volvo XC60 should accelerate faster than 2011 Dodge Nitro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volvo XC60 weights approximately 118 kg more than 2011 Dodge Nitro. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Volvo XC60 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Dodge Nitro. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Volvo XC60 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, 2011 Volvo XC60 (440 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Dodge Nitro. (318 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Volvo XC60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Dodge Nitro.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Dodge Nitro | 2011 Volvo XC60 | |
| Make | Dodge | Volvo |
| Model | Nitro | XC60 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3700 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 217 HP |
| Torque | 318 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1803 kg | 1921 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4544 mm | 4628 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1857 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1791 mm | 1712 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2764 mm | 2748 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 70 L |
