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Dodge Nitro

2006 – 2012 United States

The Dodge Nitro was in production from 2006 to 2012. Six variants with petrol and diesel engines cover 163 to 258 hp. It was offered with rear-wheel drive and, on some versions, all-wheel drive.

Dodge Nitro
Body styleNot specified
Production2006 – 2012
Variants6
FuelDiesel, Petrol

Key specifications (range)

Power163 – 258 hp
0–100 km/h8.5 – 10.5 s
Top speed180 – 190 km/h
Fuel economy9.4 L/100 km

Rear Wheel Drive · All Wheel Drive

Similar cars

VariantFuelPower0–100TopGearbox
2.8L CRD 6MT RWD (163 HP)
2.8 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
Diesel 163 hp 10.5 s 182 6-Speed manual
2.8L CRD 5AT AWD (163 HP)
3.7 L · 6 cyl · All Wheel Drive
Diesel 213 hp 10.5 s 180 5-Speed automatic
3.7L V6 4AT RWD (213 HP)
3.7 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
Gasoline 213 hp — 180 4-Speed automatic
3.7L V6 6MT RWD (213 HP)
3.7 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
Gasoline 213 hp 10.3 s 190 6-speed manual
4.0L 5AT AWD (258 HP)
4.0 L · 6 cyl · All Wheel Drive
Gasoline 258 hp 8.5 s 180 5-speed automatic, Sequential
4.0L V6 5AT RWD (258 HP)
4.0 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
Gasoline 258 hp 8.5 s 180 5-speed automatic

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
2776 cm3 (169 ci)
Power
120 KW @ 3800 RPM163 HP @ 3800 RPM161 BHP @ 3800 RPM
Torque
295 lb-ft @ 1800 RPM400 Nm @ 1800 RPM
Fuel System
Turbocharged Common Rail
Fuel
Diesel
Fuel capacity
18.5 gallons (70.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed
113 mph (182 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
10.5 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
6-Speed manual

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
225/75 R16

Dimensions

Length
178.9 in (4544 mm)
Width
73.1 in (1857 mm)
Height
69.9 in (1775 mm)
Front/rear Track
61/61 in (1,549/1,549 mm)
Wheelbase
108.8 in (2764 mm)
Ground Clearance
8.7 in (221 mm)
Cargo Volume
42 cuFT (1189 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight
4277 lbs (1940 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
5556 lbs (2520 kg)

Engine

Cylinders
V6
Displacement
3700 cm3 (226 ci)
Power
157 KW @ 5200 RPM213 HP @ 5200 RPM211 BHP @ 5200 RPM
Torque
235 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM319 Nm @ 4000 RPM
Fuel System
Turbocharged Common Rail
Fuel
Diesel
Fuel capacity
18.5 gallons (70.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed
112 mph (180 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
10.5 s

Transmission

Drive Type
All Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-Speed automatic

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
225/75 R16

Dimensions

Length
178.9 in (4544 mm)
Width
73.1 in (1857 mm)
Height
69.9 in (1775 mm)
Front/rear Track
61/61 in (1,549/1,549 mm)
Wheelbase
108.8 in (2764 mm)
Ground Clearance
8.7 in (221 mm)
Cargo Volume
42 cuFT (1189 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight
4277 lbs (1940 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
5556 lbs (2520 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
19.3 mpg US (12.2 L/100Km)
Highway
30.2 mpg US (7.8 L/100Km)
Combined
25 mpg US (9.4 L/100Km)

Engine

Cylinders
V6
Displacement
3700 cm3 (226 ci)
Power
157 KW @ 5200 RPM213 HP @ 5200 RPM211 BHP @ 5200 RPM
Torque
235 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM319 Nm @ 4000 RPM
Fuel System
Electronic Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
18.5 gallons (70.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed
112 mph (180 km/h)

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
4-Speed automatic

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
225/75 R16

Dimensions

Length
178.9 in (4544 mm)
Width
73.1 in (1857 mm)
Height
69.9 in (1775 mm)
Front/rear Track
61/61 in (1,549/1,549 mm)
Wheelbase
108.8 in (2764 mm)
Ground Clearance
8.7 in (221 mm)
Cargo Volume
42 cuFT (1189 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight
3933.7 lbs (1784 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
5600 lbs (2540 kg)

Engine

Cylinders
V6
Displacement
3700 cm3 (226 ci)
Power
157 KW @ 5200 RPM213 HP @ 5200 RPM211 BHP @ 5200 RPM
Torque
235 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM319 Nm @ 4000 RPM
Fuel System
Electronic Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
18.5 gallons (70.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed
118 mph (190 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
10.3 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
6-speed manual

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
225/75R16

Dimensions

Length
178.9 in (4544 mm)
Width
73.1 in (1857 mm)
Height
69.9 in (1775 mm)
Front/rear Track
61/61 in (1,549/1,549 mm)
Wheelbase
108.8 in (2764 mm)
Cargo Volume
42 cuFT (1189 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight
3933.7 lbs (1784 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
18 mpg US (13.1 L/100Km)
Highway
23.1 mpg US (10.2 L/100Km)

Engine

Cylinders
V6
Displacement
3952 cm3 (241 ci)
Power
190 KW @ 5800 RPM258 HP @ 5800 RPM255 BHP @ 5800 RPM
Torque
266 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM360 Nm @ 4000 RPM
Fuel System
Electronic Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
18.5 gallons (70.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed
112 mph (180 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
8.5 s

Transmission

Drive Type
All Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-speed automatic, Sequential

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
225/75R16

Dimensions

Length
178.9 in (4544 mm)
Width
73.1 in (1857 mm)
Height
69.9 in (1775 mm)
Front/rear Track
61/61 in (1,549/1,549 mm)
Wheelbase
108.8 in (2764 mm)
Ground Clearance
6.3 in (160 mm)
Cargo Volume
42 cuFT (1189 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight
4156 lbs (1885 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
5456 lbs (2475 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
17 mpg US (13.8 L/100Km)
Highway
21 mpg US (11.2 L/100Km)

Engine

Cylinders
V6
Displacement
3952 cm3 (241 ci)
Power
190 KW @ 5800 RPM258 HP @ 5800 RPM255 BHP @ 5800 RPM
Torque
266 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM360 Nm @ 4000 RPM
Fuel System
Electronic Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
18.5 gallons (70.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed
112 mph (180 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
8.5 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-speed automatic

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
225/75 R16

Dimensions

Length
178.9 in (4544 mm)
Width
73.1 in (1857 mm)
Height
69.9 in (1775 mm)
Front/rear Track
61/61 in (1,549/1,549 mm)
Wheelbase
108.8 in (2764 mm)
Ground Clearance
6.3 in (160 mm)
Cargo Volume
42 cuFT (1189 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight
3971.2 lbs (1801 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
5273 lbs (2392 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
17 mpg US (13.8 L/100Km)
Highway
21 mpg US (11.2 L/100Km)
Length4,544 mm
Width1,857 mm
Height1,775 mm
Wheelbase2,764 mm
Curb weight1,784 – 1,940 kg
Torque319 – 400 Nm

Ranges across all 6 variants of this generation.