The Comparative Analysis :
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD 2WD (07 - 10) vs. KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi 2WD Automatic (17 - 18)
€ 27,400

€ 37,800

€ 27,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD is 8.5 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.8 inches taller than the KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi.
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
69.1
73.1
80.9
66.3
74.4
84.3
73.1 in
Width
74.4 in
80.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.3 in
69.1 in
Height
66.3 in
108.8
180.5
109.4
189
180.5 in
Length
189 in
108.8 in
Wheelbase
109.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
4255 lb
Curb Weight
4114 lb
5556 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5534 lb

Weight Difference:
141 lb
3.31 %

General
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
KJ
Generation
UM
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.8 L / 137 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
175 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 3800 rpm
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
175 hp
197 hp
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
302 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
302 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
Performance
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
112 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
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24.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.88 lb/hp
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
24.31 lb/hp
20.88 lb/hp
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
28 mpg
39 mpg
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
22 mpg
city
33 mpg
34 mpg
highway
44 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.8 gal
518 mi
Range
735 mi
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
518 mi
735 mi
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
Environmental Impact
172.8 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
123.4 kWh
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
172.8 kWh
123.4 kWh
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
357 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1301 lb
Maximum Payload
1420 lb
11 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.7 cu ft









56.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49 cu ft