The Comparative Analysis :
Jeep Cherokee 2.8 CRD Automatic (08 - 11) vs. Dodge Nitro 4.0 4WD Automatic (07 - 07)
€ 35,500
€ 39,000
€ 35,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,000
ⓘ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 4.0.
Jeep Cherokee 2.8 CRD
Dodge Nitro 4.0
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 4.0
4542 lb
Curb Weight
4299 lb
5556 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5600 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
5.35 %
General
Jeep Cherokee 2.8 CRD
Dodge Nitro 4.0
KK
Generation
KJ
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Regular Unleaded
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
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Jeep Cherokee 2.8 CRD
Dodge Nitro 4.0
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.8 L / 137 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
175 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
256 hp
at 6000 rpm
Jeep Cherokee 2.8 CRD
175 hp
256 hp
Dodge Nitro 4.0
302 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Jeep Cherokee 2.8 CRD
302 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Dodge Nitro 4.0
Performance
Jeep Cherokee 2.8 CRD
Dodge Nitro 4.0
111 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Jeep Cherokee 2.8 CRD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Dodge Nitro 4.0
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25.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.79 lb/hp
Jeep Cherokee 2.8 CRD
25.95 lb/hp
16.79 lb/hp
Dodge Nitro 4.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Jeep Cherokee 2.8 CRD
Dodge Nitro 4.0
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Jeep Cherokee 2.8 CRD
26 mpg
21 mpg
Dodge Nitro 4.0
20 mpg
city
15 mpg
31 mpg
highway
27 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.3 gal
483 mi
Range
401 mi
Jeep Cherokee 2.8 CRD
483 mi
401 mi
Dodge Nitro 4.0
Environmental Impact
185.2 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).
214 kWh
Jeep Cherokee 2.8 CRD
185.2 kWh
214 kWh
Dodge Nitro 4.0
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
389 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
433 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Jeep Cherokee 2.8 CRD
Dodge Nitro 4.0
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 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
