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Dodge Nitro vs. Subaru Forester Review

How the Dodge Nitro stacks up against the Subaru Forester - by Nigel Cooper, Topanga CA

2010 Dodge Nitro
Price Range: $21,590 - $26,220
2010 Subaru Forester
Price Range: $19,995 - $28,495
Dodge Nitro vs. Subaru Forester Review

Handling
With their comparable turning circles, the Forester and the Dodge Nitro quite certainly handle approximately the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Dodge Nitro's engine is significantly larger than the Subaru Forester's. Remember that bigger engines may use more gasoline than smaller ones. Torque is the force that lets you accelerate quickly, and in this respect, the Dodge Nitro is significantly more powerful than the Subaru. The Dodge Nitro packs quite a wallop compared to the Subaru in terms of torque, which is the force that lets you accelerate quickly.

Utility
The Dodge Nitro and the Subaru Forester can accommodate the same number of passengers. The Dodge Nitro outpulls the Subaru Forester by a big margin.

Convenience
You definitely won't have to visit your friendly gas station more often with the Dodge Nitro than with the Subaru Forester, as both offer similar ranges.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Subaru Forester offers a bit more head room than the Dodge Nitro, there frankly isn't much of a difference. The Dodge Nitro is not particularly roomier for your passengers than the Subaru Forester.

Dimensions
Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Dodge than the Subaru Forester because of its bigger tank. The Nitro and the Subaru Forester compete for the same parking spaces.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs approximately the same to get the Subaru to the dealership as the Dodge Nitro. Producing a precise fuel economy evaluation is so tough that some think not even the federal government can do it, but it looks as though the Subaru Forester is the winner regarding gas mileage. When it comes to gas mileage, the Subaru has the Dodge Nitro beat. Regarding MSRP, the Subaru Forester costs substantially more than the Dodge Nitro. The Dodge Nitro will cost you a lots_of_money in gas every year compared to the Subaru Forester. The Subaru Forester will save you a lots_of_money at the pump every year compared to the Dodge Nitro.

Warranty
The Subaru Forester and the Dodge Nitro have the same basic after-sale protection.

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