Dodge Magnum vs. Dodge Nitro
$23,420
$22,245
Highlights
| 2008 Dodge Magnum | 2011 Dodge Nitro | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP |
$23,420
|
$22,245
|
| Engine Type |
Not available
|
Gas V6
|
| MPG |
17 City / 24 Hwy
|
16 City / 22 Hwy
|
| Horsepower |
|
|
| Drive Type |
Rear Wheel Drive
|
Rear Wheel Drive
|
| Seating Capacity |
5
|
5
|
| Basic Warranty |
Not available
|
3 yr / 36,000 mi
|
Engine
| 2008 Dodge Magnum | 2011 Dodge Nitro | |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement |
Not available
|
3.7L/226
|
| Engine Type |
Not available
|
Gas V6
|
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
Not available
|
210 @ 5200
|
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
Not available
|
235 @ 4000
|
| Transmission Options |
|
|
| MPG |
17 City / 24 Hwy
|
16 City / 22 Hwy
|
| Total Cooling System Capacity |
Not available
|
14.0 qts
|
Tires & Wheels
| 2008 Dodge Magnum | 2011 Dodge Nitro | |
|---|---|---|
| Spare Tire Size |
Not available
|
Compact
|
| Front Tire Size |
Not available
|
P245/50R20
|
| Front Wheel Material |
Not available
|
Aluminum
|
| Rear Wheel Material |
Not available
|
Aluminum
|
| Spare Wheel Size |
Not available
|
Compact in
|
| Front Wheel Size |
Not available
|
20 x 7.5 in
|
| Rear Tire Size |
Not available
|
P245/50R20
|
| Rear Wheel Size |
Not available
|
20 x 7.5 in
|
| Spare Wheel Material |
Not available
|
Steel
|
Suspension
| 2008 Dodge Magnum | 2011 Dodge Nitro | |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension Type - Front |
Not available
|
Upper/Lower "A" arms
|
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) |
Not available
|
w/Coil Springs
|
| Suspension Type - Rear |
Not available
|
Live Axle
|
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) |
Not available
|
w/Coil Springs
|
Steering
| 2008 Dodge Magnum | 2011 Dodge Nitro | |
|---|---|---|
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb |
Not available
|
36 ft
|
| Steering Type |
Not available
|
Pwr Rack & Pinion
|
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall |
Not available
|
17
|
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall |
Not available
|
N/A
|
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) |
Not available
|
3
|
Measurements
| 2008 Dodge Magnum | 2011 Dodge Nitro | |
|---|---|---|
| Liftover Height |
Not available
|
33 in
|
| Cargo Volume to Seat 3 |
Not available
|
Not Available ft³
|
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 |
Not available
|
N/A
|
| Second Leg Room |
Not available
|
39 in
|
| Trunk Volume |
Not available
|
N/A
|
| Rear Door Opening Width |
Not available
|
47 in
|
| Front Leg Room |
Not available
|
41 in
|
| Second Shoulder Room |
Not available
|
56 in
|
| Cargo Volume to Seat 1 |
Not available
|
69 ft³
|
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 |
Not available
|
N/A
|
| Track Width, Rear |
Not available
|
61 in
|
| Wheelbase |
Not available
|
109 in
|
| Passenger Capacity |
Not available
|
5
|
| Second Hip Room |
Not available
|
47 in
|
| Passenger Volume |
Not available
|
103 ft³
|
| Rear Door Opening Height |
Not available
|
33 in
|
| Min Ground Clearance |
Not available
|
N/A
|
| Front Shoulder Room |
Not available
|
57 in
|
| Width, Max w/o mirrors |
Not available
|
73 in
|
| Length, Overall |
Not available
|
179 in
|
| Cargo Volume to Seat 2 |
Not available
|
29 ft³
|
| Cargo Area Width @ Beltline |
Not available
|
N/A
|
| Front Head Room |
Not available
|
41 in
|
| Second Head Room |
Not available
|
41 in
|
| Cargo Box (Area) Height |
Not available
|
N/A
|
| Track Width, Front |
Not available
|
61 in
|
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 |
Not available
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings |
Not available
|
41 in
|
| Height, Overall |
Not available
|
71 in
|
| Front Hip Room |
Not available
|
56 in
|
Weight & Capacity
| 2008 Dodge Magnum | 2011 Dodge Nitro | |
|---|---|---|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
Not available
|
2,000 lbs
|
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
Not available
|
N/A
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
Not available
|
2,000 lbs
|
| Base Curb Weight |
Not available
|
3,976 lbs
|
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
Not available
|
20 gal
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
Not available
|
350 lbs
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
Not available
|
200 lbs
|
Safety
| 2008 Dodge Magnum | 2011 Dodge Nitro | |
|---|---|---|
| Stability Control |
Not available
|
Standard
|
| Brake Assist |
Not available
|
Standard
|
Electrical
| 2008 Dodge Magnum | 2011 Dodge Nitro | |
|---|---|---|
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
Not available
|
600
|
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
Not available
|
140
|
Brakes
| 2008 Dodge Magnum | 2011 Dodge Nitro | |
|---|---|---|
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
Not available
|
12.4 x 0.5 in
|
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) |
Not available
|
N/A
|
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) |
Not available
|
Yes
|
| Brake ABS System |
Not available
|
4-Wheel
|
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
Not available
|
11.9 x 1.1 in
|
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
Not available
|
Not Available
|
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) |
Not available
|
Yes
|
| Brake Type |
Not available
|
Pwr
|
FAQ
Which is more reliable, the 2008 Dodge Magnum or the 2011 Dodge Nitro?
The 2008 Dodge Magnum and the 2011 Dodge Nitro are equally reliable according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 4.5.
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2008 Dodge Magnum or the 2011 Dodge Nitro?
The 2011 Dodge Nitro is more fuel efficient than the 2008 Dodge Magnum with 18 MPG combined versus 0 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2008 Dodge Magnum or the 2011 Dodge Nitro?
The 2011 Dodge Nitro is cheaper than the 2008 Dodge Magnum with a $22,245 starting MSRP versus a $23,420 starting MSRP.
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