2011 Dodge Nitro vs. 2013 BMW 1 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 1 Series is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Dodge Nitro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Dodge Nitro would be higher. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Dodge Nitro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 1 Series (296 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 2011 Dodge Nitro. (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 1 Series should accelerate faster than 2011 Dodge Nitro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Dodge Nitro weights approximately 273 kg more than 2013 BMW 1 Series.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2013 BMW 1 Series (407 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Dodge Nitro. (318 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 1 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Dodge Nitro. 2011 Dodge Nitro has automatic transmission and 2013 BMW 1 Series has manual transmission. 2013 BMW 1 Series will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Dodge Nitro will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Dodge Nitro | 2013 BMW 1 Series | |
| Make | Dodge | BMW |
| Model | Nitro | 1 Series |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3700 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 318 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1803 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4544 mm | 4373 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1857 mm | 1919 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1791 mm | 1408 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2764 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 53 L |
