The Comparative Analysis :
Dodge Nitro 4.0 4WD Automatic (07 - 07) vs. VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TSI 4MOTION DSG (17 - 18)
€ 39,000

€ 43,200

€ 39,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,200
ⓘ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 4.6 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 3.2 inches taller than the VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TSI.
Dodge Nitro 4.0
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TSI
69.1
73.1
80.9
65.9
72.4
82.6
73.1 in
Width
72.4 in
80.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.6 in
69.1 in
Height
65.9 in
108.8
180.5
109.7
185.1
180.5 in
Length
185.1 in
108.8 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Dodge Nitro 4.0
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TSI
4299 lb
Curb Weight
3869 lb
5600 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5203 lb

Weight Difference:
430 lb
10 %

General
Dodge Nitro 4.0
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TSI
KJ
Generation
5N
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Dodge Nitro 4.0
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TSI
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DNJ*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
256 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Dodge Nitro 4.0
256 hp
217 hp
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TSI
266 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Dodge Nitro 4.0
266 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TSI
Performance
Dodge Nitro 4.0
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TSI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TSI
▶ REPLAY
16.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.83 lb/hp
Dodge Nitro 4.0
16.79 lb/hp
17.83 lb/hp
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dodge Nitro 4.0
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Dodge Nitro 4.0
21 mpg
29 mpg
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TSI
15 mpg
city
24 mpg
27 mpg
highway
34 mpg
19.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
401 mi
Range
460 mi
Dodge Nitro 4.0
401 mi
460 mi
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TSI
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).
153.5 kWh
Dodge Nitro 4.0
214 kWh
153.5 kWh
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TSI
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
433 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dodge Nitro 4.0
VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1301 lb
Maximum Payload
1334 lb
11 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.8 cu ft









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