2009 Dodge Nitro vs. 2010 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2010 Kia Sorento is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Dodge Nitro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Dodge Nitro would be higher. At 3,952 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Nitro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Kia Sorento (265 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Nitro. (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2009 Dodge Nitro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Nitro weights approximately 619 kg more than 2010 Kia Sorento.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, both vehicles can yield 360 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Dodge Nitro | 2010 Kia Sorento | |
Make | Dodge | Kia |
Model | Nitro | Sorento |
Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3952 cc | 3777 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 260 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 360 Nm | 360 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2537 kg | 1918 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 80 L |