The Comparative Analysis :
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD DPF 4WD Automatic (07 - 08) vs. KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI AWD Automatic (12 - 13)
€ 34,900

€ 37,200

€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,200
ⓘ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. The Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD DPF is 4 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 2.2 inches taller than the KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI.
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD DPF
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
69.1
73.1
82.4
66.9
74.2
82.1
73.1 in
Width
74.2 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.1 in
69.1 in
Height
66.9 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 DPF
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
4442 lb
Curb Weight
3898 lb
5556 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5534 lb

Weight Difference:
545 lb
12.27 %

General
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD DPF
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
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 DPF
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
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
189 hp
at 6300 rpm
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD DPF
175 hp
189 hp
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
339 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
178 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD DPF
339 lb‑ft
178 lb‑ft
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Performance
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD DPF
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
113 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
▶ REPLAY
25.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.62 lb/hp
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD DPF
25.38 lb/hp
20.62 lb/hp
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD DPF
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD DPF
25 mpg
26 mpg
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
19 mpg
city
19 mpg
30 mpg
highway
33 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
463 mi
Range
447 mi
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD DPF
463 mi
447 mi
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Environmental Impact
193.4 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).
168.7 kWh
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD DPF
193.4 kWh
168.7 kWh
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
402 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
335 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD DPF
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1636 lb
11 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.7 cu ft









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