Dodge Nitro (2006 – 2012) vs Jeep Wrangler (2006 – 2018): specs compared
The Jeep Wrangler is the more powerful of the two, with up to 284 hp against 258 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.1 s against 8.5 s. The Dodge Nitro has the higher top speed: 190 km/h against 180 km/h. The Jeep Wrangler uses less fuel, from 7.1 L/100 km against 9.4 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,705 kg against 1,784 kg. At 4,544 mm, the Dodge Nitro is 324 mm longer than the Jeep Wrangler.
| Specification |
Dodge
Nitro
2006 – 2012
|
Jeep
Wrangler
2006 – 2018
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Documented years | 2006 – 2012 | 2006 – 2018 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 6 | 8 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | RWD · AWD | AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 163 – 258 hp | 177 – 284 hp |
| Torque | 319 – 400 Nm | 315 – 410 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.5 – 10.5 s | 8.1 – 11.2 s |
| Top speed | 180 – 190 km/h | 172 – 180 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 9.4 L/100 km | 7.1 – 11.6 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,544 mm | 4,220 mm |
| Width | 1,857 mm | 1,870 mm |
| Height | 1,775 mm | 1,800 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,764 mm | 2,420 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,784 – 1,940 kg | 1,705 – 1,845 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.