The Comparative Analysis :
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD 4WD Automatic (07 - 10) vs. Dodge Nitro 4.0 4WD Automatic (07 - 07)
€ 34,900

€ 39,000

€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the Nitro 2.8 CRD and the Nitro 4.0 are absolutely identical. Both are 180.5 inches long, 73.1 inches wide and 69.1 inches tall.
Nitro 2.8 CRD
Nitro 4.0
69.1
73.1
80.9
69.1
73.1
80.9
73.1 in
Width
73.1 in
80.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.9 in
69.1 in
Height
69.1 in
108.8
180.5
108.8
180.5
180.5 in
Length
180.5 in
108.8 in
Wheelbase
108.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Nitro 2.8 CRD
Nitro 4.0
4442 lb
Curb Weight
4299 lb
5556 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5600 lb

Weight Difference:
143 lb
3.22 %

General
Nitro 2.8 CRD
Nitro 4.0
KJ
Generation
KJ
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Regular Unleaded

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

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Nitro 2.8 CRD
Nitro 4.0
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
4 L / 196 cu in
175 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
256 hp
at 6000 rpm
Nitro 2.8 CRD
175 hp
256 hp
Nitro 4.0
339 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Nitro 2.8 CRD
339 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Nitro 4.0
Performance
Nitro 2.8 CRD
Nitro 4.0
113 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

Nitro 2.8 CRD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

Nitro 4.0
▶ REPLAY
25.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.79 lb/hp
Nitro 2.8 CRD
25.38 lb/hp
16.79 lb/hp
Nitro 4.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nitro 2.8 CRD
Nitro 4.0
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Nitro 2.8 CRD
26 mpg
21 mpg
Nitro 4.0
20 mpg
city
15 mpg
31 mpg
highway
27 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.3 gal
483 mi
Range
401 mi
Nitro 2.8 CRD
483 mi
401 mi
Nitro 4.0
Environmental Impact
185.2 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).
214 kWh
Nitro 2.8 CRD
185.2 kWh
214 kWh
Nitro 4.0
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
389 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
433 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Nitro 2.8 CRD
Nitro 4.0
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1301 lb
11 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11 cu ft






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