Dodge Nitro (2006 – 2012) vs Mitsubishi Pajero 3 Doors (2006 – 2009): specs compared
The Dodge Nitro is the more powerful of the two, with up to 258 hp against 250 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.5 s against 9.7 s. The Mitsubishi Pajero 3 Doors has the higher top speed: 200 km/h against 190 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 7.8 L/100 km against 9.4 L/100 km. The Dodge Nitro is the lighter car, from 1,784 kg against 2,031 kg. At 4,544 mm, the Dodge Nitro is 164 mm longer than the Mitsubishi Pajero 3 Doors.
| Specification |
Dodge
Nitro
2006 – 2012
|
Mitsubishi
Pajero 3 Doors
2006 – 2009
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | Japan |
| Documented years | 2006 – 2012 | 2006 – 2009 |
| Body style | — | 3 Doors · Hatchback |
| Variants | 6 | 4 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | RWD · AWD | AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 163 – 258 hp | 160 – 250 hp |
| Torque | 319 – 400 Nm | 329 – 441 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.5 – 10.5 s | 9.7 – 12.1 s |
| Top speed | 180 – 190 km/h | 177 – 200 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 9.4 L/100 km | 7.8 – 13.4 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,544 mm | 4,379 – 4,380 mm |
| Width | 1,857 mm | 1,880 mm |
| Height | 1,775 mm | 1,849 – 1,850 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,764 mm | 2,540 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,784 – 1,940 kg | 2,031 – 2,085 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.