The Comparative Analysis :
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD 4WD Automatic (07 - 10) vs. KIA Sorento 2.4 AWD Automatic (09 - 12)
€ 34,900
€ 35,600
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,600
ⓘ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 2.4
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 2.4
4442 lb
Curb Weight
3946 lb
5556 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5534 lb
Weight Difference:
496 lb
11.17 %
General
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
KIA Sorento 2.4
KJ
Generation
XM
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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
KIA Sorento 2.4
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.8 L / 137 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
175 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
172 hp
at 6000 rpm
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
175 hp
172 hp
KIA Sorento 2.4
339 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
166 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
339 lb‑ft
166 lb‑ft
KIA Sorento 2.4
Performance
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
KIA Sorento 2.4
113 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Sorento 2.4
▶ REPLAY
25.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.94 lb/hp
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
25.38 lb/hp
22.94 lb/hp
KIA Sorento 2.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
KIA Sorento 2.4
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
26 mpg
27 mpg
KIA Sorento 2.4
20 mpg
city
21 mpg
31 mpg
highway
33 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
483 mi
Range
565 mi
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
483 mi
565 mi
KIA Sorento 2.4
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).
166.7 kWh
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
185.2 kWh
166.7 kWh
KIA Sorento 2.4
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
389 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
336 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
KIA Sorento 2.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1587 lb
11 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
56.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.8 cu ft
