Dodge Nitro vs. Mercury Mariner
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Highlights
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$22,245
Starting MSRP
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$23,565
Starting MSRP
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Starting MSRP
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Gas V6
Engine Type
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Gas I4
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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16 City / 22 Hwy
MPG
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21 City / 28 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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210 hp
260 hp Horsepower
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171 hp
240 hp Horsepower
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Horsepower
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Rear Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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Front Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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-
Drive Type
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5
Seating Capacity
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5
Seating Capacity
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-
Seating Capacity
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3 yr / 36,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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3 yr / 36,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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-
Basic Warranty
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Engine
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210 @ 5200
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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171 @ 6000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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3.7L/226
Displacement
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2.5L/152
Displacement
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Displacement
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235 @ 4000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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171 @ 4500
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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Gas V6
Engine Type
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Gas I4
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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A/T
5-Speed A/T 4-Speed A/T Transmission Options
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6-Speed A/T
A/T Transmission Options
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-
Transmission Options
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16 City / 22 Hwy
MPG
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21 City / 28 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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14.0 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
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N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
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-
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Tires & Wheels
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P245/50R20
Front Tire Size
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P235/70R16
Front Tire Size
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-
Front Tire Size
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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-
Front Wheel Material
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Compact
Spare Tire Size
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Compact
Spare Tire Size
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-
Spare Tire Size
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20 x 7.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
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16 x 7.0 in
Rear Wheel Size
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-
Rear Wheel Size
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P245/50R20
Rear Tire Size
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P235/70R16
Rear Tire Size
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-
Rear Tire Size
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Compact in
Spare Wheel Size
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Compact in
Spare Wheel Size
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-
Spare Wheel Size
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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-
Rear Wheel Material
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20 x 7.5 in
Front Wheel Size
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16 x 7.0 in
Front Wheel Size
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-
Front Wheel Size
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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-
Spare Wheel Material
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Suspension
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Upper/Lower "A" arms
Suspension Type - Front
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Independent
Suspension Type - Front
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-
Suspension Type - Front
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w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Not Available
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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-
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Not Available
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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-
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Live Axle
Suspension Type - Rear
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Independent
Suspension Type - Rear
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-
Suspension Type - Rear
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Steering
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17
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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18
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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-
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
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Electric assisted steering
Steering Type
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-
Steering Type
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3
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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-
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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-
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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36 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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37 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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-
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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Measurements
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69 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
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66 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
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-
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
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179 in
Length, Overall
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175 in
Length, Overall
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-
Length, Overall
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73 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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71 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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-
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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5
Passenger Capacity
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5
Passenger Capacity
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-
Passenger Capacity
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56 in
Second Shoulder Room
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56 in
Second Shoulder Room
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-
Second Shoulder Room
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61 in
Track Width, Rear
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60 in
Track Width, Rear
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-
Track Width, Rear
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103 ft³
Passenger Volume
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99 ft³
Passenger Volume
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-
Passenger Volume
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41 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
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N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
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-
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
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61 in
Track Width, Front
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61 in
Track Width, Front
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-
Track Width, Front
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N/A
Min Ground Clearance
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N/A
Min Ground Clearance
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-
Min Ground Clearance
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41 in
Second Head Room
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39 in
Second Head Room
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-
Second Head Room
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41 in
Front Head Room
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40 in
Front Head Room
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-
Front Head Room
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39 in
Second Leg Room
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36 in
Second Leg Room
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-
Second Leg Room
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N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
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N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
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-
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
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N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
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N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
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-
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
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41 in
Front Leg Room
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42 in
Front Leg Room
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-
Front Leg Room
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57 in
Front Shoulder Room
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57 in
Front Shoulder Room
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-
Front Shoulder Room
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33 in
Liftover Height
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N/A
Liftover Height
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-
Liftover Height
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71 in
Height, Overall
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68 in
Height, Overall
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-
Height, Overall
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Not Available ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
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Not Available ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
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-
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
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109 in
Wheelbase
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103 in
Wheelbase
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Wheelbase
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47 in
Rear Door Opening Width
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N/A
Rear Door Opening Width
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-
Rear Door Opening Width
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33 in
Rear Door Opening Height
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N/A
Rear Door Opening Height
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-
Rear Door Opening Height
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29 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
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29 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
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-
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
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N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
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Not Available in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
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-
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
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47 in
Second Hip Room
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49 in
Second Hip Room
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-
Second Hip Room
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N/A
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
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N/A
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
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-
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
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N/A
Trunk Volume
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N/A
Trunk Volume
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-
Trunk Volume
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N/A
Cargo Box (Area) Height
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N/A
Cargo Box (Area) Height
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-
Cargo Box (Area) Height
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56 in
Front Hip Room
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53 in
Front Hip Room
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Front Hip Room
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Weight & Capacity
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2,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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3,500 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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20 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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3,976 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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3,335 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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-
Base Curb Weight
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200 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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350 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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2,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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3,500 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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350 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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525 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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Safety
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Standard
Stability Control
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Standard
Stability Control
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-
Stability Control
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Standard
Brake Assist
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-
Brake Assist
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-
Brake Assist
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Electrical
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140
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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-
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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600
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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-
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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Brakes
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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-
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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Yes
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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-
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Not Available
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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-
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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11.9 x 1.1 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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11.9 x -TBD- in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Pwr
Brake Type
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Pwr
Brake Type
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-
Brake Type
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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-
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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-
Brake ABS System
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12.4 x 0.5 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Not Available in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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FAQ
Which is more reliable, the 2011 Dodge Nitro or the 2011 Mercury Mariner?
The 2011 Dodge Nitro is more reliable than the 2011 Mercury Mariner according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 4.5 for the 2011 Nitro versus a reliability rating of 4.3 for the 2011 Mariner.
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2011 Dodge Nitro or the 2011 Mercury Mariner?
The 2011 Mercury Mariner is more fuel efficient than the 2011 Dodge Nitro with 23 MPG combined versus 18 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2011 Dodge Nitro or the 2011 Mercury Mariner?
The 2011 Dodge Nitro is cheaper than the 2011 Mercury Mariner with a $22,245 starting MSRP versus a $23,565 starting MSRP.
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