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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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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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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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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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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N/A
Spare Wheel Material
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-
Spare Wheel Material
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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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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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Compact
Spare Tire Size
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N/A
Spare Tire Size
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-
Spare Tire Size
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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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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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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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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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Suspension
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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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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 - Front (Cont.)
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Strut
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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Strut
Suspension Type - Front
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-
Suspension Type - Front
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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71 in
Height, Overall
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65 in
Height, Overall
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-
Height, 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 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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5
Passenger Capacity
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5
Passenger Capacity
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-
Passenger Capacity
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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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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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179 in
Length, Overall
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173 in
Length, Overall
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-
Length, Overall
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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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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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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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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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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
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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103 ft³
Passenger Volume
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100 ft³
Passenger Volume
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-
Passenger Volume
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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-
Maximum Trailering Capacity
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1,000 lbs
Maximum Trailering Capacity
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-
Maximum Trailering Capacity
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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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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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-
Curb Weight
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N/A
Curb Weight
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-
Curb Weight
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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 - Rear
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N/A
Curb Weight - Rear
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-
Curb Weight - Rear
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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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Safety
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-
Backup Camera
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Standard
Backup Camera
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-
Backup Camera
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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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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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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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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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Brakes
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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