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Highlights

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2008 Dodge Nitro2003 Subaru Forester
Starting MSRP
$20,320
$20,845
Towing Capacity
Not available
N/A
Cargo Capacity
Not available
N/A
Engine Type
Gas V6
Gas Flat 4-Cyl
MPG
18 City / 24 Hwy
21 City / 27 Hwy
Horsepower
210 hp
165 hp
Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive
Seating Capacity
5
5
Basic Warranty
3 yr / 36,000 mi
3 yr / 36,000 mi

Engine

Engine comparison
2008 Dodge Nitro2003 Subaru Forester
Displacement
3.7L/226
2.5L/150
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
210 @ 5200
165 @ 5600
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
235 @ 4000
166 @ 4000
Engine Type
Gas V6
Gas Flat 4-Cyl
Transmission Options
  • M/T
  • 6-Speed M/T
  • A/T
  • 4-Speed A/T
  • M/T
  • 5-Speed M/T
MPG
18 City / 24 Hwy
21 City / 27 Hwy
Total Cooling System Capacity
10.3 qts
6.0 qts

Tires & Wheels

Tires & Wheels comparison
2008 Dodge Nitro2003 Subaru Forester
Front Tire Size
P225/75R16
P215/60HR16
Spare Tire Size
Compact
P215/60HR16
Rear Wheel Size
16 x 7.0 in
16 x 6.5 in
Spare Wheel Material
Steel
Steel
Spare Wheel Size
Compact in
16 x 6.5 in
Front Wheel Size
16 x 7.0 in
16 x 6.5 in
Rear Tire Size
P225/75R16
P215/60HR16
Rear Wheel Material
Steel
Steel
Front Wheel Material
Steel
Steel

Suspension

Suspension comparison
2008 Dodge Nitro2003 Subaru Forester
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
w/Coil Springs
w/Parallel Links
Suspension Type - Front
Independent
HD Raised
Suspension Type - Rear
Solid Axle
HD Raised
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
w/Coil Springs
w/Lower L-Arms

Steering

Steering comparison
2008 Dodge Nitro2003 Subaru Forester
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
N/A
37 ft
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
3
3
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
36 ft
35 ft
Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
17
16

Measurements

Measurements comparison
2008 Dodge Nitro2003 Subaru Forester
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
65 ft³
64 ft³
Track Width, Rear
61 in
59 in
Second Head Room
41 in
40 in
Second Hip Room
47 in
52 in
Min Ground Clearance
N/A
8 in
Passenger Capacity
5
5
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
N/A
N/A
Front Leg Room
41 in
44 in
Liftover Height
N/A
27 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height
N/A
34 in
Second Shoulder Room
56 in
54 in
Rear Door Opening Height
N/A
33 in
Track Width, Front
61 in
59 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
N/A
Not Available in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
73 in
68 in
Passenger Volume
N/A
94 ft³
Front Head Room
41 in
40 in
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
32 ft³
32 ft³
Length, Overall
179 in
175 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
N/A
37 in
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
Not Available ft³
N/A
Second Leg Room
38 in
34 in
Height, Overall
70 in
63 in
Front Hip Room
57 in
52 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
N/A
N/A
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
N/A
N/A
Rear Door Opening Width
N/A
38 in
Wheelbase
109 in
99 in
Front Shoulder Room
57 in
54 in
Trunk Volume
N/A
Not available

Weight & Capacity

Weight & Capacity comparison
2008 Dodge Nitro2003 Subaru Forester
Maximum Trailering Capacity
Not available
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
3,500 lbs
2,400 lbs
Total Option Weight
Not available
0 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
3,500 lbs
Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
350 lbs
Not Available lbs
Curb Weight
Not available
N/A
Base Curb Weight
3,823 lbs
3,090 lbs
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
N/A
Curb Weight - Front
Not available
N/A
Maximum Payload Capacity
Not available
N/A
Curb Weight - Rear
Not available
N/A
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
20 gal
16 gal
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
350 lbs
176 lbs

Safety

Safety comparison
2008 Dodge Nitro2003 Subaru Forester
Stability Control
Standard
Not available

Electrical

Electrical comparison
2008 Dodge Nitro2003 Subaru Forester
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
600
356
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
160
90

Brakes

Brakes comparison
2008 Dodge Nitro2003 Subaru Forester
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Not Available
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
12.44 x 0.47 in
Not Available in
Brake Type
Pwr
Power
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
N/A
N/A
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
11.9 x 1.1 in
10.8 x 0.9 in
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Not Available
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
4-Wheel
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