The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI 2WD (12 - 13) vs. Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD DPF 4WD (07 - 07)
€ 30,000

€ 31,800

€ 30,000
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. The KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI is 4 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 2.2 inches lower than the Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD DPF.
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD DPF
66.9
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
66.9 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 GDI
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD DPF
3704 lb
Curb Weight
4255 lb
5534 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5556 lb

Weight Difference:
551 lb
12.95 %

General
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD DPF
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
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
189 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 3800 rpm
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
189 hp
175 hp
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD DPF
178 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
302 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
178 lb‑ft
302 lb‑ft
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD DPF
Performance
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD DPF
118 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD DPF
▶ REPLAY
19.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.31 lb/hp
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
19.6 lb/hp
24.31 lb/hp
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD DPF
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
27 mpg
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
27 mpg
27 mpg
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD DPF
20 mpg
city
22 mpg
34 mpg
highway
32 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
457 mi
Range
506 mi
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
457 mi
506 mi
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD DPF
Environmental Impact
164.8 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 2.4 GDI
164.8 kWh
176.9 kWh
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
325 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
367 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1830 lb
Maximum Payload
1301 lb
18.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11 cu ft









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