The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Sorento 2.4 2WD (09 - 12) vs. Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD 4WD Automatic (07 - 10)
€ 29,500
€ 34,900
€ 29,500
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 2.4 is 4 inches longer and 1.1 inches wider.
KIA Sorento 2.4
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 2.4
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
3770 lb
Curb Weight
4442 lb
5534 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5556 lb
Weight Difference:
672 lb
15.13 %
General
KIA Sorento 2.4
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
XM
Generation
KJ
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
On-demand four-wheel drive (4WD) with engagement by the vehicle's operator
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
KIA Sorento 2.4
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
2.8 L / 137 cu in
172 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 3800 rpm
KIA Sorento 2.4
172 hp
175 hp
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
166 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Max. Torque
339 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
KIA Sorento 2.4
166 lb‑ft
339 lb‑ft
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
Performance
KIA Sorento 2.4
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
118 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Sorento 2.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
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21.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.38 lb/hp
KIA Sorento 2.4
21.92 lb/hp
25.38 lb/hp
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Sorento 2.4
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
26 mpg
KIA Sorento 2.4
28 mpg
26 mpg
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
21 mpg
city
20 mpg
34 mpg
highway
31 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
585 mi
Range
483 mi
KIA Sorento 2.4
585 mi
483 mi
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
Environmental Impact
161.1 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 2.4
161.1 kWh
185.2 kWh
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
327 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
389 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Sorento 2.4
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1764 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
