Dodge Nitro vs. Jeep Liberty
$22,245
$23,395
Highlights
| 2011 Dodge Nitro | 2012 Jeep Liberty | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP |
$22,245
|
$23,395
|
| Towing Capacity |
Not available
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Capacity |
Not available
|
N/A
|
| Engine Type |
Gas V6
|
Gas V6
|
| MPG |
16 City / 22 Hwy
|
16 City / 22 Hwy
|
| Horsepower |
|
210 hp
|
| Drive Type |
Rear Wheel Drive
|
Rear Wheel Drive
|
| Seating Capacity |
5
|
5
|
| Basic Warranty |
3 yr / 36,000 mi
|
3 yr / 36,000 mi
|
Engine
| 2011 Dodge Nitro | 2012 Jeep Liberty | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Type |
Gas V6
|
Gas V6
|
| Displacement |
3.7L/226
|
3.7L/226
|
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
210 @ 5200
|
210 @ 5200
|
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
235 @ 4000
|
235 @ 4000
|
| Transmission Options |
|
|
| MPG |
16 City / 22 Hwy
|
16 City / 22 Hwy
|
| Total Cooling System Capacity |
14.0 qts
|
14.0 qts
|
Tires & Wheels
| 2011 Dodge Nitro | 2012 Jeep Liberty | |
|---|---|---|
| Front Tire Size |
P245/50R20
|
P225/75R16
|
| Rear Tire Size |
P245/50R20
|
P225/75R16
|
| Spare Tire Size |
Compact
|
Compact
|
| Front Wheel Size |
20 x 7.5 in
|
16 x 7.0 in
|
| Rear Wheel Size |
20 x 7.5 in
|
16 x 7.0 in
|
| Spare Wheel Size |
Compact in
|
Compact in
|
| Front Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Aluminum
|
| Rear Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Aluminum
|
| Spare Wheel Material |
Steel
|
Steel
|
Suspension
| 2011 Dodge Nitro | 2012 Jeep Liberty | |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension Type - Front |
Upper/Lower "A" arms
|
A-Arms
|
| Suspension Type - Rear |
Live Axle
|
Live Axle
|
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) |
w/Coil Springs
|
Not Available
|
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) |
w/Coil Springs
|
Not Available
|
Steering
| 2011 Dodge Nitro | 2012 Jeep Liberty | |
|---|---|---|
| Steering Type |
Pwr Rack & Pinion
|
Pwr Rack & Pinion
|
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall |
17
|
17
|
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) |
3
|
3
|
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb |
36 ft
|
36 ft
|
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Measurements
| 2011 Dodge Nitro | 2012 Jeep Liberty | |
|---|---|---|
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Passenger Capacity |
5
|
5
|
| Passenger Volume |
103 ft³
|
106 ft³
|
| Front Head Room |
41 in
|
40 in
|
| Front Leg Room |
41 in
|
41 in
|
| Front Shoulder Room |
57 in
|
57 in
|
| Front Hip Room |
56 in
|
53 in
|
| Second Head Room |
41 in
|
41 in
|
| Second Leg Room |
39 in
|
38 in
|
| Second Shoulder Room |
56 in
|
57 in
|
| Second Hip Room |
47 in
|
53 in
|
| Wheelbase |
109 in
|
106 in
|
| Length, Overall |
179 in
|
176 in
|
| Width, Max w/o mirrors |
73 in
|
73 in
|
| Height, Overall |
71 in
|
71 in
|
| Track Width, Front |
61 in
|
61 in
|
| Track Width, Rear |
61 in
|
61 in
|
| Min Ground Clearance |
N/A
|
8 in
|
| Rear Door Opening Height |
33 in
|
30 in
|
| Rear Door Opening Width |
47 in
|
44 in
|
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 |
N/A
|
Not Available in
|
| Cargo Area Width @ Beltline |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings |
41 in
|
41 in
|
| Cargo Box (Area) Height |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Liftover Height |
33 in
|
34 in
|
| Cargo Volume to Seat 1 |
69 ft³
|
61 ft³
|
| Cargo Volume to Seat 2 |
29 ft³
|
25 ft³
|
| Cargo Volume to Seat 3 |
Not Available ft³
|
Not Available ft³
|
| Trunk Volume |
N/A
|
Not available
|
Weight & Capacity
| 2011 Dodge Nitro | 2012 Jeep Liberty | |
|---|---|---|
| Base Curb Weight |
3,976 lbs
|
4,076 lbs
|
| Curb Weight - Front |
Not available
|
N/A
|
| Curb Weight - Rear |
Not available
|
N/A
|
| Maximum Payload Capacity |
Not available
|
N/A
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
2,000 lbs
|
2,000 lbs
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
200 lbs
|
200 lbs
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
2,000 lbs
|
2,000 lbs
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
350 lbs
|
300 lbs
|
| Maximum Trailering Capacity |
Not available
|
N/A
|
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
20 gal
|
20 gal
|
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Curb Weight |
Not available
|
N/A
|
| Total Option Weight |
Not available
|
0 lbs
|
Safety
| 2011 Dodge Nitro | 2012 Jeep Liberty | |
|---|---|---|
| Stability Control |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Brake Assist |
Standard
|
Standard
|
Electrical
| 2011 Dodge Nitro | 2012 Jeep Liberty | |
|---|---|---|
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
600
|
600
|
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
140
|
140
|
Brakes
| 2011 Dodge Nitro | 2012 Jeep Liberty | |
|---|---|---|
| Brake Type |
Pwr
|
Pwr
|
| Brake ABS System |
4-Wheel
|
4-Wheel
|
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
11.9 x 1.1 in
|
11.9 x 1.1 in
|
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
12.4 x 0.5 in
|
12.4 x 0.5 in
|
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
Not Available
|
Not Available
|
FAQ
Which is more reliable, the 2011 Dodge Nitro or the 2012 Jeep Liberty?
The 2011 Dodge Nitro and the 2012 Jeep Liberty are equally reliable according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 4.5.
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2011 Dodge Nitro or the 2012 Jeep Liberty?
The 2011 Dodge Nitro and the 2012 Jeep Liberty both get 18 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2011 Dodge Nitro or the 2012 Jeep Liberty?
The 2011 Dodge Nitro is cheaper than the 2012 Jeep Liberty with a $22,245 starting MSRP versus a $23,395 starting MSRP.
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