Dodge Nitro vs. Jeep Patriot

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2011 Dodge Nitro
$22,245
2WD 4dr Heat 4WD 4dr Heat 2WD 4dr Detonator *Ltd Avail* 2WD 4dr Shock *Ltd Avail* 4WD 4dr Detonator *Ltd Avail* 4WD 4dr Shock *Ltd Avail*
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2017 Jeep Patriot
$18,040
Sport FWD 75th Anniversary Edition FWD *Ltd Avail* Sport SE FWD Sport SE 4x4 75th Anniversary Edition 4x4 *Ltd Avail* Sport 4x4 High Altitude FWD Latitude FWD Latitude 4x4 High Altitude 4x4
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Highlights
$22,245
$18,040
1,000 lbs
N/A
Gas V6
Regular Gasoline I-4
16 City / 22 Hwy
22 City / 26 Hwy
  • 210 hp
  • 260 hp
158 hp
Rear Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
5
5
3 yr / 36,000 mi
3 yr / 36,000 mi

Engine
235 @ 4000
141 @ 5000
210 @ 5200
158 @ 6400
3.7L/226
2.0 L/122
Gas V6
Regular Gasoline I-4
  • A/T
  • 5-Speed A/T
  • 4-Speed A/T
  • CVT Transmission
  • A/T
  • Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
16 City / 22 Hwy
22 City / 26 Hwy
14.0 qts
N/A

Tires & Wheels
Steel
Steel
Aluminum
Aluminum
Aluminum
Aluminum
Compact in
Compact in
20 x 7.5 in
17 X 6.5 in
20 x 7.5 in
17 X 6.5 in
Compact
Compact
P245/50R20
P215/60TR17
P245/50R20
P215/60TR17

Suspension
w/Coil Springs
Multi-Link
w/Coil Springs
Strut
Live Axle
Multi-Link
Upper/Lower "A" arms
Strut

Steering
N/A
N/A
36 ft
36 ft
3
N/A
17
N/A
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Rack-Pinion

Measurements
Not Available ft³
N/A
29 ft³
23 ft³
69 ft³
54 ft³
33 in
31 in
N/A
27 in
41 in
38 in
N/A
45 in
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
47 in
N/A
33 in
N/A
N/A
8 in
61 in
60 in
61 in
60 in
71 in
66 in
73 in
69 in
179 in
174 in
109 in
104 in
47 in
51 in
56 in
54 in
39 in
39 in
41 in
40 in
56 in
52 in
57 in
55 in
41 in
41 in
41 in
41 in
103 ft³
104 ft³
5
5
N/A

Weight & Capacity
0 lbs
N/A
N/A
N/A
20 gal
14 gal
1,000 lbs
350 lbs
100 lbs
2,000 lbs
1,000 lbs
200 lbs
100 lbs
2,000 lbs
1,000 lbs
N/A
N/A
N/A
3,976 lbs
3,210 lbs

Safety
Standard
Standard
Standard

Entertainment
Standard

Electrical
140
120
600
525

Brakes
Not Available
Yes
12.4 x 0.5 in
9 in
11.9 x 1.1 in
12 in
Yes
N/A
Yes
Yes
N/A
N/A
4-Wheel
4-Wheel
Pwr
Front Disc/Rear Drum

FAQ

Which is more reliable, the 2011 Dodge Nitro or the 2017 Jeep Patriot?

The 2017 Jeep Patriot is more reliable than the 2011 Dodge Nitro according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 4.6 for the 2017 Patriot versus a reliability rating of 4.5 for the 2011 Nitro.

Which is more fuel efficient, the 2011 Dodge Nitro or the 2017 Jeep Patriot?

The 2017 Jeep Patriot is more fuel efficient than the 2011 Dodge Nitro with 24 MPG combined versus 18 MPG combined.

Which car is cheaper, the 2011 Dodge Nitro or the 2017 Jeep Patriot?

The 2017 Jeep Patriot is cheaper than the 2011 Dodge Nitro with a $18,040 starting MSRP versus a $22,245 starting MSRP.

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