Mazda 3 MPS MPS 2.3 MT (260 hp) vs Dodge Nitro 2.8 MT (177 hp)

Param name	Param value for Mazda 3 MPS	Param value for Dodge Nitro
Main Params
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Car name	Mazda 3 MPS	Dodge Nitro
Car type	passenger cars	passenger cars
Car body type	hatchback 5 doors	crossover
Model	mazda	dodge
Variant	3mps	nitro
Modification	MPS 2.3 MT (260 hp)	2.8 MT (177 hp)
Release of cars	2006	2007
The end of production	2008	2016
Anti-theft protection
Central lock	Yes	No
Comfort
Air conditioner	Yes	No
Climate control	Yes	No
Onboard computer	Yes	No
Power steering	Yes	No
Steering wheel height adjustment	Yes	No
Steering wheel reach adjustment	Yes	No
Engine
Boost type	turbocharging	turbocharging
Compression ratio	9.5	17.5
Cylinder arrangement	in-line	in-line
Cylinder diameter and piston stroke, mm	87.5 × 94	94 × 100
Engine capacity, cm³	2261	2768
Engine location	front, transverse	No
Engine power supply system	direct injection into the combustion chamber	engine with undivided combustion chambers (direct fuel injection)
Engine type	petrol	diesel
Maximum power, hp/kW at rpm	260 / 191 at 5500	177 / 130 at 3800
Maximum torque, N*m at rpm	380 at 3000	460 at 2000
Number of cylinders	4	4
Number of valves per cylinder	4	4
Exterior elements
Metallic paint coating - paid option	Yes	No
General information
Brand country	Japan	USA
Car class	C	J
Model assembly	Japan	No
Number of doors	5	5
Interior
Electric windows front	Yes	No
Electric windows rear	Yes	No
Heated front seats	Yes	No
Leather interior	Yes	No
Multimedia
Standard audio preparation	Yes	No
Standard audio system with CD	Yes	No
Overview
Electrically adjustable mirrors	Yes	No
Fog lights	Yes	No
Heated mirrors	Yes	No
Xenon / Bi-xenon headlights	Yes	No
Performance indicators
Acceleration to 100 km/h, s	6.1	11.5
Ecological class	No	Euro 4
Fuel consumption, l city / highway / combined	13.5 / 7.5 / 9.7	10.8 / 7.3 / 8.6
Fuel type	Super Plus (98)	diesel fuel
Maximum speed, km/h	250	180
Security
ABS	Yes	No
Driver airbag	Yes	No
ESP	Yes	No
Passenger airbag	Yes	No
Side airbags	Yes	No
Sizes in mm
Front track width	1535	1549
Ground clearance	160	220
Height	1465	1755
Length	4435	4584
Rear track width	1525	1549
Wheel size	215 / 45 / R18	235 / 70 / R16
Wheelbase	2640	2763
Width	1765	1856
Suspension and brakes
Front brakes	disk ventilated	disk ventilated
Rear brakes	disc	disc
Type of front suspension	independent, spring	independent, spring
Type of rear suspension	independent, spring	independent, spring
Transmission
Drive type	front	rear
Number of gears	6	6
Transmission	mechanical	mechanical
Volume and weight
Curb weight, kg	1483	1855
Fuel tank capacity, l	55	73
Gross weight, kg	1910	2520
Trunk volume min/max, l	290 / 1229	397 / 1479