The Comparative Analysis :
Dodge Nitro 4.0 4WD Automatic (07 - 07) vs. KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi AWD Automatic (09 - 12)
€ 39,000

€ 37,900

€ 39,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,900
ⓘ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 4.0 is 4 inches shorter and 1.1 inches narrower.
Dodge Nitro 4.0
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 4.0
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
4299 lb
Curb Weight
4156 lb
5600 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5534 lb

Weight Difference:
143 lb
3.33 %

General
Dodge Nitro 4.0
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
KJ
Generation
XM
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
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Dodge Nitro 4.0
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
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
2.2 L / 108 cu in
256 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
194 hp
at 3800 rpm
Dodge Nitro 4.0
256 hp
194 hp
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
266 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
322 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Dodge Nitro 4.0
266 lb‑ft
322 lb‑ft
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
Performance
Dodge Nitro 4.0
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
126 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

Dodge Nitro 4.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
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16.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.42 lb/hp
Dodge Nitro 4.0
16.79 lb/hp
21.42 lb/hp
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dodge Nitro 4.0
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Dodge Nitro 4.0
21 mpg
32 mpg
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
15 mpg
city
25 mpg
27 mpg
highway
38 mpg
19.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
401 mi
Range
672 mi
Dodge Nitro 4.0
401 mi
672 mi
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
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).
152.2 kWh
Dodge Nitro 4.0
214 kWh
152.2 kWh
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
433 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dodge Nitro 4.0
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1301 lb
Maximum Payload
1378 lb
11 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft









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