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$20,320
$19,940
Highlights
| 2008 Dodge Nitro | 2017 Jeep Compass | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP |
$20,320
|
$19,940
|
| Towing Capacity |
Not available
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Capacity |
Not available
|
N/A
|
| Engine Type |
Gas V6
|
Regular Unleaded I-4
|
| MPG |
18 City / 24 Hwy
|
22 City / 26 Hwy
|
| Horsepower |
210 hp
|
|
| Drive Type |
Rear Wheel Drive
|
Front Wheel Drive
|
| Seating Capacity |
5
|
5
|
| Basic Warranty |
3 yr / 36,000 mi
|
3 yr / 36,000 mi
|
Engine
| 2008 Dodge Nitro | 2017 Jeep Compass | |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement |
3.7L/226
|
2.0 L/122
|
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
235 @ 4000
|
141 @ 5000
|
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
210 @ 5200
|
158 @ 6400
|
| Engine Type |
Gas V6
|
Regular Unleaded I-4
|
| Transmission Options |
|
|
| MPG |
18 City / 24 Hwy
|
22 City / 26 Hwy
|
| Total Cooling System Capacity |
10.3 qts
|
N/A
|
Tires & Wheels
| 2008 Dodge Nitro | 2017 Jeep Compass | |
|---|---|---|
| Rear Wheel Material |
Steel
|
Aluminum
|
| Rear Wheel Size |
16 x 7.0 in
|
16 X 7 in
|
| Spare Tire Size |
Compact
|
Compact
|
| Front Wheel Material |
Steel
|
Aluminum
|
| Spare Wheel Material |
Steel
|
Steel
|
| Spare Wheel Size |
Compact in
|
Compact in
|
| Front Wheel Size |
16 x 7.0 in
|
16 X 7 in
|
| Rear Tire Size |
P225/75R16
|
P205/70TR16
|
| Front Tire Size |
P225/75R16
|
P205/70TR16
|
Suspension
| 2008 Dodge Nitro | 2017 Jeep Compass | |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension Type - Front |
Independent
|
Strut
|
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) |
w/Coil Springs
|
Multi-Link
|
| Suspension Type - Rear |
Solid Axle
|
Multi-Link
|
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) |
w/Coil Springs
|
Strut
|
Steering
| 2008 Dodge Nitro | 2017 Jeep Compass | |
|---|---|---|
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall |
17
|
N/A
|
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb |
36 ft
|
36 ft
|
| Steering Type |
Pwr Rack & Pinion
|
Rack-Pinion
|
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) |
3
|
N/A
|
Measurements
| 2008 Dodge Nitro | 2017 Jeep Compass | |
|---|---|---|
| Second Shoulder Room |
56 in
|
54 in
|
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Second Hip Room |
47 in
|
51 in
|
| Length, Overall |
179 in
|
175 in
|
| Height, Overall |
70 in
|
65 in
|
| Front Head Room |
41 in
|
41 in
|
| Wheelbase |
109 in
|
104 in
|
| Min Ground Clearance |
N/A
|
8 in
|
| Front Shoulder Room |
57 in
|
55 in
|
| Second Leg Room |
38 in
|
39 in
|
| Cargo Box (Area) Height |
N/A
|
27 in
|
| Cargo Volume to Seat 2 |
32 ft³
|
23 ft³
|
| Second Head Room |
41 in
|
40 in
|
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Front Leg Room |
41 in
|
41 in
|
| Passenger Capacity |
5
|
5
|
| Rear Door Opening Width |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Volume to Seat 3 |
Not Available ft³
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings |
N/A
|
38 in
|
| Cargo Area Width @ Beltline |
N/A
|
45 in
|
| Track Width, Front |
61 in
|
60 in
|
| Rear Door Opening Height |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Liftover Height |
N/A
|
31 in
|
| Track Width, Rear |
61 in
|
60 in
|
| Cargo Volume to Seat 1 |
65 ft³
|
54 ft³
|
| Front Hip Room |
57 in
|
52 in
|
| Width, Max w/o mirrors |
73 in
|
71 in
|
| Passenger Volume |
N/A
|
101 ft³
|
| Trunk Volume |
N/A
|
Not available
|
Weight & Capacity
| 2008 Dodge Nitro | 2017 Jeep Compass | |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
20 gal
|
14 gal
|
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
350 lbs
|
N/A
|
| Curb Weight |
Not available
|
N/A
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
3,500 lbs
|
N/A
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
350 lbs
|
N/A
|
| Maximum Payload Capacity |
Not available
|
N/A
|
| Curb Weight - Front |
Not available
|
N/A
|
| Maximum Trailering Capacity |
Not available
|
N/A
|
| Curb Weight - Rear |
Not available
|
N/A
|
| Base Curb Weight |
3,823 lbs
|
3,107 lbs
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
3,500 lbs
|
N/A
|
| Total Option Weight |
Not available
|
0 lbs
|
Safety
| 2008 Dodge Nitro | 2017 Jeep Compass | |
|---|---|---|
| Stability Control |
Standard
|
Standard
|
Entertainment
| 2008 Dodge Nitro | 2017 Jeep Compass | |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth® |
Not available
|
Standard
|
Electrical
| 2008 Dodge Nitro | 2017 Jeep Compass | |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
160
|
120
|
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
600
|
525
|
Brakes
| 2008 Dodge Nitro | 2017 Jeep Compass | |
|---|---|---|
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
12.44 x 0.47 in
|
9 in
|
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Brake Type |
Pwr
|
Front Disc/Rear Drum
|
| Brake ABS System |
4-Wheel
|
4-Wheel
|
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
11.9 x 1.1 in
|
12 in
|
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
Not Available
|
Yes
|
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
N/A
|