Dodge Nitro (2006 – 2012) vs Kia Sorento (2006 – 2009): specs compared
Both offer around 258 hp at most. The Dodge Nitro is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.5 s against 9.2 s. The Kia Sorento uses less fuel, from 7.9 L/100 km against 9.4 L/100 km. The Dodge Nitro is the lighter car, from 1,784 kg against 1,946 kg.
| Specification |
Dodge
Nitro
2006 – 2012
|
Kia
Sorento
2006 – 2009
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | South Korea |
| Documented years | 2006 – 2012 | 2006 – 2009 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 6 | 4 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | RWD · AWD | AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 163 – 258 hp | 170 – 266 hp |
| Torque | 319 – 400 Nm | 307 – 392 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.5 – 10.5 s | 9.2 – 12.4 s |
| Top speed | 180 – 190 km/h | 180 – 190 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 9.4 L/100 km | 7.9 – 13.8 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,544 mm | 4,590 mm |
| Width | 1,857 mm | 1,862 – 1,880 mm |
| Height | 1,775 mm | 1,720 – 1,730 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,764 mm | 2,710 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,784 – 1,940 kg | 1,946 – 2,029 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.