Compare 2009 Dodge Nitro - Details
Pricing | |||
MSRP | $26,220 | $23,395 | $22,049 |
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Invoice | $24,622 | $21,969 | $21,167 |
Destination | $745 | $725 | $795 |
Interior Edit | |||
Air Conditioning, Front | Manual | Manual | Automatic |
Air Filter | N/A | N/A | Standard |
Underseat Ducts | N/A | Standard | Standard |
Auxiliary Visors | N/A | N/A | Dual |
Cargo Concealed Storage | Standard | Optional | Standard |
Cargo Net | N/A | N/A | Standard |
Cargo Tie Downs | Standard | N/A | Standard |
Clock | In-radio Display | In-dash | In-dash |
Compass | Standard | N/A | N/A |
Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
Gear Shift Knob Trim | Chrome | Urethane | Metal-look |
12V DC Power Outlet | 1 | 2 | 3 |
Lighter Elements | Front | N/A | Front |
Ashtray | Optional | N/A | Standard |
Overhead Console | Mini With Storage | N/A | N/A |
Floor Console | Full | Full | Full |
Floor Mats | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear |
Front Windows | Power | Power | Power |
Rear Windows | Power | Power | Power |
1-touch Window Up | Driver | N/A | N/A |
1-touch Window Down | Driver And Passenger | Driver | Driver |
Programmable Garage Door Opener | Standard | N/A | N/A |
Instrumentation | Analog | Analog | Analog |
Driver Information Centre | Standard | N/A | Standard |
Tachometer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Trip Computer | Standard | N/A | Standard |
Water Temp Gauge | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Low Fuel Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Exterior Temperature Display | Standard | N/A | Standard |
Lighting - Map Lights | Front | Front | Front |
Lighting - Dome Light | Fade | Fade | Fade |
Lighting - Cargo Light | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Illuminated Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | N/A | N/A |
Rear Window Defogger | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Rear View Mirror | Auto-dimming Day-night | Day-night | Day-night |
Mirrors - Visor Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
Fuel Door Release | N/A | N/A | Mechanical |
Retained Accessory Power | Standard | Standard | N/A |
Seatback Storage Pockets | 1 | N/A | 2 |
Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Steering Wheel Material | Leather/metal-look | Urethane | Leather |
Voice Recorder | Optional | N/A | N/A |
Seats Edit | |||
Front Seat Type | Bucket | Bucket | Bucket |
Standard Seating | 5 Passengers | 5 Passengers | 5 Passengers |
Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 6-way Power | 4-way | 6-way |
Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 4-way | 4-way | 4-way |
Fold Flat Front Passenger Seat | Standard | N/A | N/A |
Front Armrests | Center | Center | Center |
Front Head Restraints | Adjustable | Adjustable | Adjustable |
Heated Front Seats | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | N/A | N/A |
Rear Seats | 60-40 Split-bench | 60-40 Split-bench | 60-40 Split-bench |
Rear Head Restraints | 2 - Adjustable | 3 - Adjustable | 3 - Adjustable |
Seat Trim | Premium Cloth | Cloth | Cloth |
Entertainment Edit | |||
Radio | SIRIUS AM/FM/Satellite, Seek-scan | AM/FM/Satellite-prep, Seek-scan | AM/FM/Satellite-prep, Seek-scan |
CD Player | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted 6-disc |
MP3 Capability | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Auxiliary Input Jack | Standard | Standard | N/A |
DVD-Audio | Optional | N/A | N/A |
Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Standard | N/A | Standard |
Voice Recognition | Optional | Optional | N/A |
Speakers | 4 | 4 | 4 |
Amplifier | Optional | N/A | N/A |
Speed-Sensitive Volume | N/A | N/A | Standard |
Entertainment System | With DVD | N/A | N/A |
Navigation System | Yes With Voice Activation | N/A | N/A |
1st Row LCD Screen | 1 | N/A | 1 |
Bluetooth Compatibility | Optional | Optional | N/A |
Safety and Security Edit | |||
Airbags, Frontal | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger |
Airbags, Side Impact | N/A | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger |
Airbags, Side Curtain | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row | Safety Canopy System(TM) | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row |
Occupancy Sensor | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Traction Control | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline |
Height Adjustable Seatbelts | Front | Front | Front |
Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front | Front | Front |
Headlights | Halogen | Halogen | Halogen |
Exterior Light Control | Auto Off | N/A | Auto On/off |
Delay-off Headlamps | Standard | N/A | N/A |
Daytime Running Lights | N/A | Optional | Standard |
Door Curb Lights | N/A | N/A | 2 |
Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Parking Assist | Parksense | N/A | N/A |
Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) |
Keyless Access System | N/A | N/A | Standard |
Panic Alarm | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Door Locks | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock |
Rear Child Safety Door Locks | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | Optional | Optional | N/A |
Ignition Disable | Sentry Key | SecuriLock(R) | N/A |
Theft Deterrent Radio | N/A | N/A | Standard |
Low Tire Pressure Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Overview | |||
Warranty Overview | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain ( Unlimited Month/unlimited Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/100,000 Mileage), Roadside Assistance (36 Month/36,000 Mileage) | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (60 Month/60,000 Mileage) | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (84 Month/100,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Accessories (12 Month/unlimited Mileage) |
Warranty Edit | |||
Warranty - Basic | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles |
Warrranty - Powertrain | Unlimited Months/unlimited Miles | 60 Months/60,000 Miles | 84 Months/100,000 Miles |
Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 60 Months/100,000 Miles | 60 Months/unlimited Miles | 60 Months/unlimited Miles |
Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 60 Months/60,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles |
Exterior Edit | |||
Antenna | Integrated Roof | Fixed | Integrated Roof |
Body Material | Fully Galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel |
Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone |
Bodyside Mouldings | Body-colored | N/A | N/A |
Grille Trim | Chrome | Chrome | Black W/chrome Surround |
Fog/driving Lights | Front | N/A | Front |
Door Count | 4 Doors | 4 Doors | 4 Doors |
Rear Cargo Door | Liftgate | Liftgate | Swing-out |
Tinted Windows | Deep | Light | Deep |
Rear Window Type | Fixed | Flip-up | Fixed |
Mirrors | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote |
Heated Door Mirrors | Standard | N/A | N/A |
Sunroof | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass | N/A | 1st Row Regular Power Sliding And Tilting Glass |
Roof Rack | N/A | Optional | N/A |
Roof Rails | Standard | N/A | Standard |
Rear Step Bumper | Standard | Standard | N/A |
Front Tires | P235/65HR17.0 BSW Performance AS | P235/70TR16.0 BSW AS | P225/70SR16.0 BSW AS |
Wheels | 17" Silver Aluminum | 16" Silver Aluminum | 16" Silver Aluminum |
Spare Tire And Wheel | Compact Steel | Compact Steel | Full-size Aluminum |
Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent |
Rear Window Wipers | Fixed Interval | Fixed Interval | Fixed Interval |
Running Boards | N/A | Optional | N/A |
Fender Flares | Standard | N/A | N/A |
Mechanical Edit | |||
Engine | 3.7L V-6 | 2.5L I-4 | 2.4L I-4 |
Engine - Valvetrain | SOHC | DOHC | DOHC |
Recommended Fuel | Regular Unleaded | Regular Unleaded | Regular Unleaded |
Brakes | 4-wheel Disc | Front Disc/rear Drum | 4-wheel Disc |
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel |
Brake Assist | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Drive Type | Four-wheel | Four-wheel | Rear-wheel |
4WD Shift | Electronic | N/A | N/A |
Engine Block Heater | Optional | Optional | N/A |
Exhaust | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
Steering | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion |
Speed Sensitive Steering | N/A | Standard | N/A |
Suspension Tuning | Regular | Regular | Regular |
Front Suspension Type | Short And Long Arm | Strut | Strut |
Front Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Front Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Regular |
Front Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
Rear Suspension Type | Trailing Arm | Multi-link | Multi-link |
Rear Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Rear Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Regular |
Rear Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
Electronic Stability System | Standard | AdvanceTrac(R) W/Roll Stability Control(R) | Standard |
Transmission | 4-spd Auto W/OD | 6-spd Auto W/OD | 4-spd Auto W/OD |
Axle Ratio | 3.73 | 3.51 | 5.13 |
Remote Vehicle Starting System | Optional | Optional | N/A |
Specifications Edit | |||
Exterior Length | 178.9 " | 174.7 " | 177.1 " |
Exterior Body Width | 73.1 " | 71.1 " | 71.3 " |
Exterior Height | 69.9 " | 67.8 " | 66.7 " |
Engine | 3.7L V-6 | 2.5L I-4 | 2.4L I-4 |
Horsepower | 210 @ 5,200 Rpm | 171 @ 6,000 Rpm | 166 @ 6,000 Rpm |
Torque | 235 @ 4,000 Rpm | 171 @ 4,500 Rpm | 162 @ 4,000 Rpm |
Fuel Economy - City | 15 Mpg | 19 Mpg | 19 Mpg |
Fuel Economy - Highway | 21 Mpg | 25 Mpg | 25 Mpg |
0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 8.3 Seconds | 8.1 Seconds | 8.7 Seconds |
1/4 Mile Time | 16.0 Seconds | 15.8 Seconds | 16.4 Seconds |
1/4 Mile Speed | 81 Mph | 84 Mph | 84 Mph |
Lateral Acceleration (g) | .8 | .8 | .8 |
Slalom Speed | 57 Mph | 58 Mph | 58 Mph |
Bore-and-Stroke | 3.66/3.57 " | 3.50/3.94 " | 3.62/3.54 " |
Curb Weight | 4,161 Lbs. | 3,536 Lbs. | 3,479 Lbs. |
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 5,600 Lbs. | 4,600 Lbs. | 4,630 Lbs. |
Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) | N/A | 2,380 Lbs. | N/A |
Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) | N/A | 2,340 Lbs. | N/A |
Payload | 1,150 Lbs. | 960 Lbs. | N/A |
Maximum Trailer Weight | 3,500 Lbs. | 1,500 Lbs. | 3,000 Lbs. |
Maximum GCWR | N/A | 5,140 Lbs. | N/A |
Wheelbase | 108.8 " | 103.1 " | 103.9 " |
Front Track | 61.0 " | 60.7 " | 60.6 " |
Rear Track | 61.0 " | 60.2 " | 61.4 " |
Turning Radius | 18.1 '' | 18.3 '' | 18.3 '' |
Drag Coefficient | .39 | N/A | N/A |
Front Legroom | 40.8 " | 41.6 " | 41.3 " |
Rear Legroom | 37.7 " | 35.6 " | 37.2 " |
Front Headroom | 40.6 " | 40.4 " | 38.2 " |
Rear Headroom | 40.8 " | 39.2 " | 38.2 " |
Front Hip Room | 56.8 " | 53.3 " | 55.5 " |
Rear Hip Room | 47.4 " | 49.1 " | 44.0 " |
Front Shoulder Room | 57.2 " | 56.6 " | 56.3 " |
Rear Shoulder Room | 56.4 " | 55.9 " | 54.9 " |
Luggage Volume | 32.1 Cu.ft. | 29.2 Cu.ft. | 23.8 Cu.ft. |
Luggage Volume (max) | 75.6 Cu.ft. | 66.3 Cu.ft. | 67.3 Cu.ft. |
Passenger Volume | N/A | 99 Cu.ft. | 123 Cu.ft. |
Fuel Tank | 19.5 Gal. | 16.5 Gal. | 17.4 Gal. |
Cost To Own | |||
NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
Passenger's | 5 | 5 | 4 |
Rear Seat | 5 | 5 | 5 |
Driver's | 5 | 5 | 4 |
Front Seat | 5 | 5 | 5 |
Overall Rollover Rating | 3 | 3 | 4 |
IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
Overall Rear | poor | good | N/A |
Chest | good | good | good |
Driver Torso | poor | good | good |
Rear Passenger Head Protection | good | good | good |
Rear Passenger Head and Neck | good | good | good |
Structure/safety cage | good | good | good |
Rear Passenger Torso | good | good | good |
Rear Passenger Pelvis/Leg | good | good | good |
Driver Head and Neck | good | good | good |
Overall Front | good | good | good |
Overall Side | marginal | good | acceptable |
Left Leg/Foot | acceptable | good | good |
Roof Strength | N/A | marginal | acceptable |
Driver Head Protection | good | good | good |
Seat Head/Restraint Geometry | good | good | N/A |
Restraints | good | good | good |
Driver Pelvis/Leg | good | acceptable | marginal |
Right Leg/Foot | good | acceptable | good |
Head/Neck | good | good | good |
Dynamic Rating | poor | good | N/A |