2011 Dodge Nitro vs. 2010 Jeep Commander
To start off, 2011 Dodge Nitro is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Jeep Commander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Jeep Commander would be higher. At 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Jeep Commander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Jeep Commander (358 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2011 Dodge Nitro. (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Jeep Commander should accelerate faster than 2011 Dodge Nitro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Dodge Nitro weights approximately 439 kg more than 2010 Jeep Commander.
Because 2010 Jeep Commander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Dodge Nitro. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Jeep Commander will offer significantly more control. 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, 2010 Jeep Commander (527 Nm @ 4350 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Dodge Nitro. (359 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2010 Jeep Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Dodge Nitro.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Dodge Nitro | 2010 Jeep Commander | |
| Make | Dodge | Jeep |
| Model | Nitro | Commander |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4000 cc | 5654 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 358 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 359 Nm | 527 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4350 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1832 kg | 1393 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4544 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1857 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1791 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2764 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 11.2 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 80 L |
