The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Sorento 2.4 2WD (09 - 12) vs. Dodge Nitro 4.0 4WD Automatic (07 - 07)
€ 29,500
€ 39,000
€ 29,500
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 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 4.0
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 4.0
3770 lb
Curb Weight
4299 lb
5534 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5600 lb
Weight Difference:
529 lb
12.31 %
General
KIA Sorento 2.4
Dodge Nitro 4.0
XM
Generation
KJ
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Regular Unleaded
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 4.0
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
172 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
256 hp
at 6000 rpm
KIA Sorento 2.4
172 hp
256 hp
Dodge Nitro 4.0
166 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
KIA Sorento 2.4
166 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Dodge Nitro 4.0
Performance
KIA Sorento 2.4
Dodge Nitro 4.0
118 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
KIA Sorento 2.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Dodge Nitro 4.0
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21.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.79 lb/hp
KIA Sorento 2.4
21.92 lb/hp
16.79 lb/hp
Dodge Nitro 4.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Sorento 2.4
Dodge Nitro 4.0
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
21 mpg
KIA Sorento 2.4
28 mpg
21 mpg
Dodge Nitro 4.0
21 mpg
city
15 mpg
34 mpg
highway
27 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.3 gal
585 mi
Range
401 mi
KIA Sorento 2.4
585 mi
401 mi
Dodge Nitro 4.0
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).
214 kWh
KIA Sorento 2.4
161.1 kWh
214 kWh
Dodge Nitro 4.0
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
327 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
433 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Sorento 2.4
Dodge Nitro 4.0
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1764 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
