The Comparative Analysis :
Dodge Nitro 4.0 4WD Automatic (07 - 07) vs. KIA Sorento 2.4 AWD Automatic (09 - 12)
€ 39,000
€ 35,600
€ 39,000
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 4.0 is 4 inches shorter and 1.1 inches narrower.
Dodge Nitro 4.0
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 4.0
KIA Sorento 2.4
4299 lb
Curb Weight
3946 lb
5600 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5534 lb
Weight Difference:
353 lb
8.21 %
General
Dodge Nitro 4.0
KIA Sorento 2.4
KJ
Generation
XM
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Regular Unleaded
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 4.0
KIA Sorento 2.4
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
256 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
172 hp
at 6000 rpm
Dodge Nitro 4.0
256 hp
172 hp
KIA Sorento 2.4
266 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
166 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Dodge Nitro 4.0
266 lb‑ft
166 lb‑ft
KIA Sorento 2.4
Performance
Dodge Nitro 4.0
KIA Sorento 2.4
126 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Dodge Nitro 4.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Sorento 2.4
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16.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.94 lb/hp
Dodge Nitro 4.0
16.79 lb/hp
22.94 lb/hp
KIA Sorento 2.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dodge Nitro 4.0
KIA Sorento 2.4
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Dodge Nitro 4.0
21 mpg
27 mpg
KIA Sorento 2.4
15 mpg
city
21 mpg
27 mpg
highway
33 mpg
19.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
401 mi
Range
565 mi
Dodge Nitro 4.0
401 mi
565 mi
KIA Sorento 2.4
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).
166.7 kWh
Dodge Nitro 4.0
214 kWh
166.7 kWh
KIA Sorento 2.4
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
433 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
336 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dodge Nitro 4.0
KIA Sorento 2.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1301 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
