The Comparative Analysis :
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD 4WD (07 - 10) vs. KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi AWD Automatic (09 - 12)
€ 28,900

€ 37,900

€ 28,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,900
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD is 4 inches shorter and 1.1 inches narrower.
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
69.1
73.1
80.9
69.1
74.2
82.1
73.1 in
Width
74.2 in
80.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.1 in
69.1 in
Height
69.1 in
108.8
180.5
106.3
184.4
180.5 in
Length
184.4 in
108.8 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
4299 lb
Curb Weight
4156 lb
5556 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5534 lb

Weight Difference:
143 lb
3.33 %

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

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-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
194 hp
at 3800 rpm
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
175 hp
194 hp
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
302 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
322 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
302 lb‑ft
322 lb‑ft
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
Performance
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
112 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

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

KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
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24.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.42 lb/hp
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
24.57 lb/hp
21.42 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
32 mpg
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
28 mpg
32 mpg
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
22 mpg
city
25 mpg
34 mpg
highway
38 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
518 mi
Range
672 mi
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
518 mi
672 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).
152.2 kWh
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
172.8 kWh
152.2 kWh
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
357 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1257 lb
Maximum Payload
1378 lb
11 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft









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