The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi AWD (09 - 12) vs. Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD DPF 4WD (07 - 07)
€ 36,700

€ 31,800

€ 36,700
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same height, but the KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi is 4 inches longer and 1.1 inches wider.
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD DPF
69.1
74.2
82.1
69.1
73.1
80.9
74.2 in
Width
73.1 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.9 in
69.1 in
Height
69.1 in
106.3
184.4
108.8
180.5
184.4 in
Length
180.5 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
108.8 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD DPF
4045 lb
Curb Weight
4255 lb
5534 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5556 lb

Weight Difference:
209 lb
4.91 %

General
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD DPF
XM
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
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
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
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
2.8 L / 137 cu in
194 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 3800 rpm
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
194 hp
175 hp
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD DPF
311 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
302 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
311 lb‑ft
302 lb‑ft
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD DPF
Performance
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD DPF
118 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD DPF
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20.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.31 lb/hp
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
20.85 lb/hp
24.31 lb/hp
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD DPF
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
27 mpg
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
36 mpg
27 mpg
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD DPF
27 mpg
city
22 mpg
44 mpg
highway
32 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
753 mi
Range
506 mi
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
753 mi
506 mi
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD DPF
Environmental Impact
135.8 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
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
135.8 kWh
176.9 kWh
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
367 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1488 lb
Maximum Payload
1301 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11 cu ft









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