The Comparative Analysis :
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD 4WD (07 - 10) vs. Jeep Cherokee 3.2 V6 Pentastar Active Drive Lock Automatic (15 - 18)
€ 28,900

€ 48,000

€ 28,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD is 1.7 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 1.3 inches taller than the Jeep Cherokee 3.2 V6 Pentastar.
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
Jeep Cherokee 3.2 V6 Pentastar
69.1
73.1
80.9
67.8
75
82.3
73.1 in
Width
75 in
80.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.3 in
69.1 in
Height
67.8 in
108.8
180.5
107
182.1
180.5 in
Length
182.1 in
108.8 in
Wheelbase
107 in
Vehicle Weight
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
Jeep Cherokee 3.2 V6 Pentastar
4299 lb
Curb Weight
4489 lb
5556 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5501 lb

Weight Difference:
190 lb
4.23 %

General
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
Jeep Cherokee 3.2 V6 Pentastar
KJ
Generation
KL
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

On-demand four-wheel drive (4WD) with engagement by the vehicle's operator
Drivetrain
On-demand four-wheel drive (4WD) with automatic engagement

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
Jeep Cherokee 3.2 V6 Pentastar
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.8 L / 137 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
175 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 6500 rpm
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
175 hp
268 hp
Jeep Cherokee 3.2 V6 Pentastar
302 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
232 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
302 lb‑ft
232 lb‑ft
Jeep Cherokee 3.2 V6 Pentastar
Performance
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
Jeep Cherokee 3.2 V6 Pentastar
112 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

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

Jeep Cherokee 3.2 V6 Pentastar
▶ REPLAY
24.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.75 lb/hp
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
24.57 lb/hp
16.75 lb/hp
Jeep Cherokee 3.2 V6 Pentastar
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
Jeep Cherokee 3.2 V6 Pentastar
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
28 mpg
25 mpg
Jeep Cherokee 3.2 V6 Pentastar
22 mpg
city
19 mpg
34 mpg
highway
31 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
518 mi
Range
388 mi
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
518 mi
388 mi
Jeep Cherokee 3.2 V6 Pentastar
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).
181.9 kWh
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
172.8 kWh
181.9 kWh
Jeep Cherokee 3.2 V6 Pentastar
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
357 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
359 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
Jeep Cherokee 3.2 V6 Pentastar
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1257 lb
Maximum Payload
1012 lb
11 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.7 cu ft







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