The Comparative Analysis :
Dodge Nitro 4.0 4WD Automatic (07 - 07) vs. Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD DPF 4WD Automatic (07 - 08)
€ 39,000

€ 34,900

€ 39,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the Nitro 4.0 and the Nitro 2.8 CRD DPF are absolutely identical. Both are 180.5 inches long, 73.1 inches wide and 69.1 inches tall.
Nitro 4.0
Nitro 2.8 CRD DPF
69.1
73.1
80.9
69.1
73.1
82.4
73.1 in
Width
73.1 in
80.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 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 4.0
Nitro 2.8 CRD DPF
4299 lb
Curb Weight
4442 lb
5600 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5556 lb

Weight Difference:
143 lb
3.22 %

General
Nitro 4.0
Nitro 2.8 CRD DPF
KJ
Generation
KJ
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
On-demand four-wheel drive (4WD) with engagement by the vehicle's operator

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Nitro 4.0
Nitro 2.8 CRD DPF
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
2.8 L / 137 cu in
256 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 3800 rpm
Nitro 4.0
256 hp
175 hp
Nitro 2.8 CRD DPF
266 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
339 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Nitro 4.0
266 lb‑ft
339 lb‑ft
Nitro 2.8 CRD DPF
Performance
Nitro 4.0
Nitro 2.8 CRD DPF
126 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

Nitro 4.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

Nitro 2.8 CRD DPF
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16.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.38 lb/hp
Nitro 4.0
16.79 lb/hp
25.38 lb/hp
Nitro 2.8 CRD DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nitro 4.0
Nitro 2.8 CRD DPF
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Nitro 4.0
21 mpg
25 mpg
Nitro 2.8 CRD DPF
15 mpg
city
19 mpg
27 mpg
highway
30 mpg
19.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
401 mi
Range
463 mi
Nitro 4.0
401 mi
463 mi
Nitro 2.8 CRD DPF
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).
193.4 kWh
Nitro 4.0
214 kWh
193.4 kWh
Nitro 2.8 CRD DPF
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
433 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
402 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Nitro 4.0
Nitro 2.8 CRD DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1301 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
11 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11 cu ft






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