The Comparative Analysis :
Jeep Cherokee 2.8 CRD (08 - 11) vs. Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD DPF 4WD (07 - 07)
€ 32,000

€ 31,800

€ 32,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Jeep Cherokee 2.8 CRD is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.6 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD DPF.
Jeep Cherokee 2.8 CRD
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD DPF
68.3
72.4
80.3
69.1
73.1
80.9
72.4 in
Width
73.1 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.9 in
68.3 in
Height
69.1 in
106.1
176.9
108.8
180.5
176.9 in
Length
180.5 in
106.1 in
Wheelbase
108.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Jeep Cherokee 2.8 CRD
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD DPF
4530 lb
Curb Weight
4255 lb
5556 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5556 lb

Weight Difference:
276 lb
6.09 %

General
Jeep Cherokee 2.8 CRD
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD DPF
KK
Generation
KJ
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Jeep Cherokee 2.8 CRD
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.8 L / 137 cu in
Displacement
2.8 L / 137 cu in
175 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 3800 rpm
Jeep Cherokee 2.8 CRD
175 hp
175 hp
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD DPF
302 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
302 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Jeep Cherokee 2.8 CRD
302 lb‑ft
302 lb‑ft
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD DPF
Performance
Jeep Cherokee 2.8 CRD
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD DPF
112 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

Jeep Cherokee 2.8 CRD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD DPF
▶ REPLAY
25.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.31 lb/hp
Jeep Cherokee 2.8 CRD
25.89 lb/hp
24.31 lb/hp
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Jeep Cherokee 2.8 CRD
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD DPF
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Jeep Cherokee 2.8 CRD
28 mpg
27 mpg
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD DPF
22 mpg
city
22 mpg
34 mpg
highway
32 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
518 mi
Range
506 mi
Jeep Cherokee 2.8 CRD
518 mi
506 mi
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD DPF
Environmental Impact
172.8 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).
176.9 kWh
Jeep Cherokee 2.8 CRD
172.8 kWh
176.9 kWh
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD DPF
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
357 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
367 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Jeep Cherokee 2.8 CRD
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1301 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11 cu ft







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