Dodge Nitro vs. Jeep Liberty
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Highlights
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$22,245
Starting MSRP
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$23,395
Starting MSRP
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-
Starting MSRP
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-
Towing Capacity
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N/A
Towing Capacity
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-
Towing Capacity
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-
Cargo Capacity
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N/A
Cargo Capacity
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-
Cargo Capacity
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Gas V6
Engine Type
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Gas V6
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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16 City / 22 Hwy
MPG
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16 City / 22 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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210 hp
260 hp Horsepower
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210 hp
Horsepower
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-
Horsepower
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Rear Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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Rear 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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3.7L/226
Displacement
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3.7L/226
Displacement
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Displacement
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Gas V6
Engine Type
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Gas V6
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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235 @ 4000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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235 @ 4000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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210 @ 5200
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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210 @ 5200
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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A/T
5-Speed A/T 4-Speed A/T Transmission Options
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A/T
4-Speed A/T Transmission Options
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-
Transmission Options
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16 City / 22 Hwy
MPG
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16 City / 22 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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14.0 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
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14.0 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
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-
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Tires & Wheels
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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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Compact
Spare Tire Size
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Compact
Spare Tire Size
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-
Spare 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
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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P225/75R16
Rear Tire Size
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-
Rear Tire Size
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P245/50R20
Front Tire Size
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P225/75R16
Front Tire Size
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-
Front Tire 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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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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-
Front Wheel Material
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Suspension
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Live Axle
Suspension Type - Rear
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Live Axle
Suspension Type - Rear
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-
Suspension Type - Rear
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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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Upper/Lower "A" arms
Suspension Type - Front
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A-Arms
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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Steering
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3
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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3
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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36 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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36 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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-
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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17
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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17
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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Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
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-
Steering Type
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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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Measurements
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5
Passenger Capacity
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5
Passenger Capacity
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-
Passenger Capacity
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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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73 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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73 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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-
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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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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41 in
Front Leg Room
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41 in
Front Leg Room
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-
Front Leg Room
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179 in
Length, Overall
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176 in
Length, Overall
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-
Length, Overall
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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
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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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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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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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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103 ft³
Passenger Volume
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106 ft³
Passenger Volume
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-
Passenger Volume
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69 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
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61 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
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-
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
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71 in
Height, Overall
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71 in
Height, Overall
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-
Height, Overall
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47 in
Second Hip Room
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53 in
Second Hip Room
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-
Second Hip Room
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41 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
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41 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
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-
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
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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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33 in
Rear Door Opening Height
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30 in
Rear Door Opening Height
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-
Rear Door Opening Height
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33 in
Liftover Height
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34 in
Liftover Height
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-
Liftover Height
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29 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
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25 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
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-
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
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56 in
Second Shoulder Room
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57 in
Second Shoulder Room
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-
Second Shoulder Room
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47 in
Rear Door Opening Width
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44 in
Rear Door Opening Width
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-
Rear Door Opening Width
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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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41 in
Second Head Room
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41 in
Second Head Room
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-
Second Head Room
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61 in
Track Width, Rear
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61 in
Track Width, Rear
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-
Track Width, Rear
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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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N/A
Min Ground Clearance
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8 in
Min Ground Clearance
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-
Min Ground Clearance
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39 in
Second Leg Room
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38 in
Second Leg Room
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-
Second Leg Room
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109 in
Wheelbase
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106 in
Wheelbase
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Wheelbase
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N/A
Trunk Volume
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-
Trunk Volume
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-
Trunk Volume
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Weight & Capacity
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-
Total Option Weight
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0 lbs
Total Option Weight
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-
Total Option Weight
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350 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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300 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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3,976 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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4,076 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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-
Base Curb Weight
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-
Curb Weight - Rear
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N/A
Curb Weight - Rear
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-
Curb Weight - Rear
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2,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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2,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Curb Weight - Front
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N/A
Curb Weight - Front
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-
Curb Weight - Front
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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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2,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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2,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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Curb Weight
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N/A
Curb Weight
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-
Curb Weight
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200 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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200 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Maximum Trailering Capacity
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N/A
Maximum Trailering Capacity
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-
Maximum Trailering Capacity
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-
Maximum Payload Capacity
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N/A
Maximum Payload Capacity
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-
Maximum Payload Capacity
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20 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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20 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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Safety
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Standard
Brake Assist
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Standard
Brake Assist
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-
Brake Assist
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Standard
Stability Control
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Standard
Stability Control
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-
Stability Control
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Electrical
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600
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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600
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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-
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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140
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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140
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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-
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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Brakes
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11.9 x 1.1 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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11.9 x 1.1 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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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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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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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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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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-
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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-
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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12.4 x 0.5 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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12.4 x 0.5 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 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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