The Comparative Analysis :
Dodge Nitro 4.0 4WD Automatic (07 - 07) vs. Audi SQ5 TDI plus tiptronic (15 - 17)
€ 39,000
€ 68,200
€ 39,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 68,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Dodge Nitro 4.0 is 2.4 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 5.2 inches taller than the Audi SQ5 TDI plus.
Dodge Nitro 4.0
Audi SQ5 TDI plus
69.1
73.1
80.9
63.9
75.2
82.2
73.1 in
Width
75.2 in
80.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.2 in
69.1 in
Height
63.9 in
108.8
180.5
110.7
182.8
180.5 in
Length
182.8 in
108.8 in
Wheelbase
110.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Dodge Nitro 4.0
Audi SQ5 TDI plus
4299 lb
Curb Weight
4575 lb
5600 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5699 lb
Weight Difference:
276 lb
6.03 %
General
Dodge Nitro 4.0
Audi SQ5 TDI plus
KJ
Generation
8R
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Regular Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

On-demand four-wheel drive (4WD) with engagement by the vehicle's operator
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Dodge Nitro 4.0
Audi SQ5 TDI plus
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Code
DEHA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
256 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 4100 rpm
Dodge Nitro 4.0
256 hp
335 hp
Audi SQ5 TDI plus
266 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Dodge Nitro 4.0
266 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Audi SQ5 TDI plus
Performance
Dodge Nitro 4.0
Audi SQ5 TDI plus
126 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Dodge Nitro 4.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
Audi SQ5 TDI plus
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16.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.66 lb/hp
Dodge Nitro 4.0
16.79 lb/hp
13.66 lb/hp
Audi SQ5 TDI plus
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dodge Nitro 4.0
Audi SQ5 TDI plus
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Dodge Nitro 4.0
21 mpg
36 mpg
Audi SQ5 TDI plus
15 mpg
city
30 mpg
27 mpg
highway
No data
19.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
401 mi
Range
706 mi
Dodge Nitro 4.0
401 mi
706 mi
Audi SQ5 TDI plus
Environmental Impact
214 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).
135.8 kWh
Dodge Nitro 4.0
214 kWh
135.8 kWh
Audi SQ5 TDI plus
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
433 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dodge Nitro 4.0
Audi SQ5 TDI plus
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1301 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
11 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.3 cu ft








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




















