Dodge Nitro vs. Jeep New Compass
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Highlights
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$22,245
Starting MSRP
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$20,995
Starting MSRP
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-
Starting MSRP
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-
Towing Capacity
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1,000 lbs
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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Regular Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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16 City / 22 Hwy
MPG
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20 City / 25 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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210 hp
260 hp Horsepower
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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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180 @ 6400
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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235 @ 4000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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175 @ 3900
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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3.7L/226
Displacement
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2.4 L/144
Displacement
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-
Displacement
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Gas V6
Engine Type
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Regular Unleaded I-4
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
M/T 6-Speed M/T A/T Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode Transmission Options
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-
Transmission Options
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16 City / 22 Hwy
MPG
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20 City / 25 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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Compact
Spare Tire Size
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N/A
Spare Tire Size
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-
Spare Tire Size
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20 x 7.5 in
Front Wheel Size
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16 X 6.5 in
Front Wheel Size
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-
Front Wheel Size
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20 x 7.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
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16 X 6.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
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-
Rear Wheel Size
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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Styled Steel
Rear Wheel Material
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-
Rear Wheel Material
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P245/50R20
Front Tire Size
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P215/65TR16
Front Tire Size
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-
Front Tire Size
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P245/50R20
Rear Tire Size
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P215/65TR16
Rear Tire Size
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-
Rear Tire Size
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Compact in
Spare Wheel Size
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N/A
Spare Wheel Size
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-
Spare Wheel Size
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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N/A
Spare Wheel Material
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-
Spare Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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Styled Steel
Front Wheel Material
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-
Front Wheel Material
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Suspension
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w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Strut
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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Strut
Suspension Type - Rear
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-
Suspension Type - Rear
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w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Strut
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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-
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Upper/Lower "A" arms
Suspension Type - Front
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front
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-
Suspension Type - Front
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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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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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N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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-
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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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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Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
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Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
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-
Steering Type
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Measurements
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N/A
Cargo Box (Area) Height
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27 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height
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-
Cargo Box (Area) Height
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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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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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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 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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41 in
Front Head Room
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39 in
Front Head Room
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-
Front Head Room
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73 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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74 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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-
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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179 in
Length, Overall
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173 in
Length, Overall
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-
Length, Overall
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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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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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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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5
Passenger Capacity
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5
Passenger Capacity
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-
Passenger Capacity
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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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33 in
Liftover Height
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30 in
Liftover Height
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-
Liftover Height
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56 in
Front Hip Room
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54 in
Front Hip Room
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-
Front Hip Room
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109 in
Wheelbase
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104 in
Wheelbase
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-
Wheelbase
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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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103 ft³
Passenger Volume
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100 ft³
Passenger Volume
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-
Passenger Volume
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Not Available ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
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N/A
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
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-
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
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41 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
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38 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
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-
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
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69 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
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60 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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65 in
Height, Overall
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-
Height, Overall
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N/A
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
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42 in
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
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-
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
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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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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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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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N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
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N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
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-
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
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56 in
Second Shoulder Room
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55 in
Second Shoulder Room
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-
Second Shoulder Room
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29 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
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27 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
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-
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
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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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-
Maximum Payload Capacity
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N/A
Maximum Payload Capacity
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-
Maximum Payload Capacity
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200 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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100 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue 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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-
Total Option Weight
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0 lbs
Total Option Weight
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-
Total Option Weight
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-
Curb Weight
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N/A
Curb Weight
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-
Curb Weight
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-
Maximum Trailering Capacity
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1,000 lbs
Maximum Trailering Capacity
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-
Maximum Trailering Capacity
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20 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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2,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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1,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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3,976 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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3,184 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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-
Base Curb Weight
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350 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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100 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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2,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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1,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer 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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-
Curb Weight - Rear
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N/A
Curb Weight - Rear
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-
Curb Weight - Rear
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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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-
Backup Camera
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Standard
Backup Camera
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-
Backup Camera
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Standard
Brake Assist
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-
Brake Assist
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-
Brake Assist
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Entertainment
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-
Bluetooth®
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Standard
Bluetooth®
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-
Bluetooth®
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Electrical
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600
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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500
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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160
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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12 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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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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Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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N/A
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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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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-
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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12.4 x 0.5 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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11 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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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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Pwr
Brake Type
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4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
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-
Brake Type
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FAQ
Which is more reliable, the 2011 Dodge Nitro or the 2017 Jeep New Compass?
The 2017 Jeep New Compass is more reliable than the 2011 Dodge Nitro according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 4.6 for the 2017 New Compass versus a reliability rating of 4.5 for the 2011 Nitro.
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2011 Dodge Nitro or the 2017 Jeep New Compass?
The 2017 Jeep New Compass is more fuel efficient than the 2011 Dodge Nitro with 22 MPG combined versus 18 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2011 Dodge Nitro or the 2017 Jeep New Compass?
The 2017 Jeep New Compass is cheaper than the 2011 Dodge Nitro with a $20,995 starting MSRP versus a $22,245 starting MSRP.
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