The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI 2WD (12 - 13) vs. Dodge Nitro 4.0 4WD Automatic (07 - 07)
€ 30,000
€ 39,000
€ 30,000
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. The KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI is 4 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 2.2 inches lower than the Dodge Nitro 4.0.
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Dodge Nitro 4.0
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 4.0
3704 lb
Curb Weight
4299 lb
5534 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5600 lb
Weight Difference:
595 lb
13.84 %
General
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
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 GDI
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
189 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
256 hp
at 6000 rpm
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
189 hp
256 hp
Dodge Nitro 4.0
178 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
178 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Dodge Nitro 4.0
Performance
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Dodge Nitro 4.0
118 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Dodge Nitro 4.0
▶ REPLAY
19.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.79 lb/hp
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
19.6 lb/hp
16.79 lb/hp
Dodge Nitro 4.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Dodge Nitro 4.0
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
21 mpg
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
27 mpg
21 mpg
Dodge Nitro 4.0
20 mpg
city
15 mpg
34 mpg
highway
27 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.3 gal
457 mi
Range
401 mi
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
457 mi
401 mi
Dodge Nitro 4.0
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).
214 kWh
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
164.8 kWh
214 kWh
Dodge Nitro 4.0
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
325 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
433 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Dodge Nitro 4.0
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
