The Comparative Analysis :
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD 4WD (07 - 10) vs. VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (17 - 19)
€ 28,900

€ 34,900

€ 28,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD is 4.6 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 3.2 inches taller than the VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TDI SCR.
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TDI SCR
69.1
73.1
80.9
65.9
72.4
82.6
73.1 in
Width
72.4 in
80.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.6 in
69.1 in
Height
65.9 in
108.8
180.5
109.7
185.1
180.5 in
Length
185.1 in
108.8 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TDI SCR
4299 lb
Curb Weight
3737 lb
5556 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5115 lb

Weight Difference:
562 lb
13.07 %

General
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TDI SCR
KJ
Generation
5N
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
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.8 L / 137 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
175 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
175 hp
148 hp
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TDI SCR
302 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
302 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TDI SCR
112 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
24.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.25 lb/hp
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
24.57 lb/hp
25.25 lb/hp
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
28 mpg
46 mpg
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TDI SCR
22 mpg
city
39 mpg
34 mpg
highway
51 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
518 mi
Range
706 mi
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
518 mi
706 mi
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
104.9 kWh
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
172.8 kWh
104.9 kWh
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6
357 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1257 lb
Maximum Payload
1378 lb
11 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.8 cu ft









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