The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi AWD Automatic (09 - 12) vs. Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD 4WD Automatic (07 - 10)
€ 37,900

€ 34,900

€ 37,900
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. 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
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
4156 lb
Curb Weight
4442 lb
5534 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5556 lb

Weight Difference:
287 lb
6.46 %

General
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
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
322 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
339 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
322 lb‑ft
339 lb‑ft
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
Performance
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
118 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec

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

Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
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21.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.38 lb/hp
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
21.42 lb/hp
25.38 lb/hp
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
26 mpg
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
32 mpg
26 mpg
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
25 mpg
city
20 mpg
38 mpg
highway
31 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
672 mi
Range
483 mi
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
672 mi
483 mi
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
Environmental Impact
152.2 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).
185.2 kWh
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
152.2 kWh
185.2 kWh
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
389 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1378 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11 cu ft









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