The Comparative Analysis :
Jeep Cherokee 3.2 V6 Pentastar Active Drive Lock Automatic (14 - 15) vs. Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD DPF 4WD Automatic (07 - 08)
€ 48,000

€ 34,900

€ 48,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,900
ⓘ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 Jeep Cherokee 3.2 V6 Pentastar is 1.6 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 3.3 inches lower than the Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD DPF.
Jeep Cherokee 3.2 V6 Pentastar
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD DPF
65.7
73.2
82.3
69.1
73.1
82.4
73.2 in
Width
73.1 in
82.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
65.7 in
Height
69.1 in
106.3
182
108.8
180.5
182 in
Length
180.5 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
108.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Jeep Cherokee 3.2 V6 Pentastar
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD DPF
4171 lb
Curb Weight
4442 lb
5368 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5556 lb

Weight Difference:
271 lb
6.1 %

General
Jeep Cherokee 3.2 V6 Pentastar
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD DPF
KL
Generation
KJ
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

On-demand four-wheel drive (4WD) with automatic engagement
Drivetrain
On-demand four-wheel drive (4WD) with engagement by the vehicle's operator

9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Jeep Cherokee 3.2 V6 Pentastar
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD DPF
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
2.8 L / 137 cu in
268 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 3800 rpm
Jeep Cherokee 3.2 V6 Pentastar
268 hp
175 hp
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD DPF
232 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
Max. Torque
339 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Jeep Cherokee 3.2 V6 Pentastar
232 lb‑ft
339 lb‑ft
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD DPF
Performance
Jeep Cherokee 3.2 V6 Pentastar
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD DPF
128 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

Jeep Cherokee 3.2 V6 Pentastar
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD DPF
▶ REPLAY
15.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.38 lb/hp
Jeep Cherokee 3.2 V6 Pentastar
15.56 lb/hp
25.38 lb/hp
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Jeep Cherokee 3.2 V6 Pentastar
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD DPF
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Jeep Cherokee 3.2 V6 Pentastar
24 mpg
25 mpg
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD DPF
17 mpg
city
19 mpg
31 mpg
highway
30 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
373 mi
Range
463 mi
Jeep Cherokee 3.2 V6 Pentastar
373 mi
463 mi
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD DPF
Environmental Impact
189.4 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).
193.4 kWh
Jeep Cherokee 3.2 V6 Pentastar
189.4 kWh
193.4 kWh
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
402 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Jeep Cherokee 3.2 V6 Pentastar
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1197 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
11.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11 cu ft







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