The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Sorento 2.4 AWD Automatic (09 - 12) vs. Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD DPF 4WD (07 - 07)
€ 35,600
€ 31,800
€ 35,600
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 2.4 is 4 inches longer and 1.1 inches wider.
KIA Sorento 2.4
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 2.4
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD DPF
3946 lb
Curb Weight
4255 lb
5534 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5556 lb
Weight Difference:
309 lb
7.26 %
General
KIA Sorento 2.4
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD DPF
XM
Generation
KJ
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
On-demand four-wheel drive (4WD) with engagement by the vehicle's operator
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Sorento 2.4
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD DPF
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 DPF
166 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Max. Torque
302 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
KIA Sorento 2.4
166 lb‑ft
302 lb‑ft
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD DPF
Performance
KIA Sorento 2.4
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD DPF
116 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Sorento 2.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD DPF
▶ REPLAY
22.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.31 lb/hp
KIA Sorento 2.4
22.94 lb/hp
24.31 lb/hp
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Sorento 2.4
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD DPF
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
27 mpg
KIA Sorento 2.4
27 mpg
27 mpg
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD DPF
21 mpg
city
22 mpg
33 mpg
highway
32 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
565 mi
Range
506 mi
KIA Sorento 2.4
565 mi
506 mi
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD DPF
Environmental Impact
166.7 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 2.4
166.7 kWh
176.9 kWh
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
336 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
367 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Sorento 2.4
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1587 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
