The Comparative Analysis :
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD 4WD Automatic (07 - 10) vs. KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi 2WD (09 - 12)
€ 34,900

€ 31,800

€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ 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
4442 lb
Curb Weight
3957 lb
5556 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5534 lb

Weight Difference:
485 lb
10.92 %

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
Rear-wheel drive

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
339 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
311 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
339 lb‑ft
311 lb‑ft
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
Performance
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
113 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 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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25.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.4 lb/hp
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
25.38 lb/hp
20.4 lb/hp
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
26 mpg
36 mpg
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
20 mpg
city
28 mpg
31 mpg
highway
44 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
483 mi
Range
765 mi
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
483 mi
765 mi
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
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).
133.7 kWh
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
185.2 kWh
133.7 kWh
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
389 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1576 lb
11 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft









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