2009 Dodge Nitro 3.7I SXT Automatic vs. 2009 Dodge Nitro SLT
To start off, both 2009 Dodge Nitro 3.7I SXT Automatic and 2009 Dodge Nitro SLT were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2009 Dodge Nitro 3.7I SXT Automatic and 2009 Dodge Nitro SLT are equipped with a 3,701 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Nitro SLT (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Nitro 3.7I SXT Automatic. (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Nitro SLT should accelerate faster than 2009 Dodge Nitro 3.7I SXT Automatic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Nitro 3.7I SXT Automatic weights approximately 269 kg more than 2009 Dodge Nitro SLT.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2009 Dodge Nitro SLT (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Nitro 3.7I SXT Automatic. (314 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Nitro SLT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dodge Nitro 3.7I SXT Automatic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Nitro 3.7I SXT Automatic | 2009 Dodge Nitro SLT | |
| Make | Dodge | Dodge |
| Model | Nitro | Nitro |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3701 cc | 3701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 314 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1960 kg | 1691 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.3 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 74 L |
