The Comparative Analysis :
Dodge Nitro 4.0 4WD Automatic (07 - 07) vs. KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI 2WD (12 - 13)
€ 39,000

€ 30,000

€ 39,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,000
ⓘ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 4.0 is 4 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 2.2 inches taller than the KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI.
Dodge Nitro 4.0
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
69.1
73.1
80.9
66.9
74.2
82.1
73.1 in
Width
74.2 in
80.9 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 4.0
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
4299 lb
Curb Weight
3704 lb
5600 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5534 lb

Weight Difference:
595 lb
13.84 %

General
Dodge Nitro 4.0
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
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
Rear-wheel drive

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Dodge Nitro 4.0
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
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
189 hp
at 6300 rpm
Dodge Nitro 4.0
256 hp
189 hp
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
266 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
178 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Dodge Nitro 4.0
266 lb‑ft
178 lb‑ft
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Performance
Dodge Nitro 4.0
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

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

KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
▶ REPLAY
16.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.6 lb/hp
Dodge Nitro 4.0
16.79 lb/hp
19.6 lb/hp
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dodge Nitro 4.0
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Dodge Nitro 4.0
21 mpg
27 mpg
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
15 mpg
city
20 mpg
27 mpg
highway
34 mpg
19.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
401 mi
Range
457 mi
Dodge Nitro 4.0
401 mi
457 mi
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
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).
164.8 kWh
Dodge Nitro 4.0
214 kWh
164.8 kWh
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
433 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
325 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dodge Nitro 4.0
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1301 lb
Maximum Payload
1830 lb
11 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.7 cu ft









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